Independence definition
The state or quality of being independent; freedom from the influence, control, or determination of another or others.
noun
The state or quality of being independent.
noun
(archaic) Sufficient income for comfortable self-support; a competence.
noun
(now rare) An income sufficient for a livelihood.
noun
The definition of independence is freedom from the control or influence of others.
When kids grow up and move out and start making their own decisions, this is an example of independence.
noun
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The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.
noun
(place) City in W Mo.: suburb of Kansas City.
proper name
A city of western Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. It was a starting point for the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails during the 1800s.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
independence
Plural:
independencesOrigin of independence
- From French indépendance
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