adjective

independent

Translation

independent, self-sufficient, autonomous, separate

She is a very independent woman.

The two events are completely independent.

He is an independent politician.

((independent)) ((of/from sb./sth.)) not controlled or influenced by others She is now independent of her parents.

((independent)) confident and able to do things by yourself She is a very independent woman.

((independent)) ((of sth.)) not connected with or influenced by something The two events are completely independent of each other.

Synonyms: self-reliant, autonomous, free; Antonyms: dependent, reliant

From 'in-' (not) + 'dependent'. Not dependent on others.

Think 'in-dependent' -> 'not dependent'. Someone who doesn't need to rely on others.