noun

independence

Translation

independence, self-sufficiency, freedom

Examples

The country celebrated its independence.

The country celebrated its independence.

Financial independence is her main goal.

Financial independence is her main goal.

Grammar Patterns

((from sth.)) independence from (sth.) The country gained independence from colonial rule.

Similar Words

Synonyms: autonomy, freedom; Antonyms: dependence, reliance

Etymology

From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'depend' + '-ence' (noun suffix). Literally 'the state of not depending'.

Memory Tips

Think of the 'in-' prefix as meaning 'not'. So, it's the state of 'not' being 'dependent'.