independent synonyms

independent

modif.

  1. Free

    self-governing, autonomous, sovereign; see free 1, 2.

  2. Self-reliant

    self-sufficient, self-supporting, individualistic, inner-directed; see confident 2, unconventional.

  3. Neutral

    objective, detached, nonpartisan; see fair 1, nonpartisan.

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