Independence ˌɪndɪˈpendəns Spain Freedom Country People Colonial Noun

• cuba gained independence from spain in 1898.
• independence celebrations
• the first elections since independence
• he values his independence.

independence

1. freedom from political control by other countries
• Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898.
2. the time when a country gains freedom from political control by another country
• independence celebrations
• the first elections since independence
3. the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people
• opposite dependence
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• He values his independence.
• a woman’s financial independence

Extra Examples

• Aquitaine’s de facto independence from the king of France
• Conflicts of interest might compromise the auditor’s independence.
• Doing work experience gave me a sense of independence.
• Economic aid tends to undermine the national independence of Third-World countries.
• Edward III tried to assert his independence of the regime at court.
• I didn’t appreciate my new-found independence, but instead felt lonely.
• I value my independence too much to get married.
• Independence came to the British colonial territories in Africa in the late fifties and early sixties.
• Mexico achieved independence from Spain in 1821.
• Namibia became a full member of the UN at independence.
• Parents should encourage independence in their children.
• She displayed independence in choosing a career different from that of her parents.
• She displayed independence of judgement in choosing a career quite different from that of her parents.
• She doesn’t want to lose her hard-won independence.
• She had a fierce independence of spirit.
• The army is committed to ensuring the independence of the country.
• The car became a symbol of independence.
• The council’s relative independence of the government means it can negotiate its own agreements.
• The drama is set in India at the time of independence.
• They have agreed to recognize the breakaway republic’s independence.
• Young people have more independence these days.
• a colonial crisis which brought about independence
• a holiday celebrating the independence of Nigeria from colonial rule
• his party’s call for Scottish independence
• independence of mind
• the American War of Independence
• the need to bring independence to the country
• the operational independence of the Bank of England
• An overwhelming majority voted in favour of independence for the region.
• Her work gave her a degree of financial independence.
• Malaysia celebrates its independence day on 31st August.
• Some people have questioned the independence of the inspectors.
• The party have dominated since independence in 1980.
• The proposals are seen as a potential threat to judicial independence.
• The tiny republic has taken another step towards independence.
• There has been international recognition for the island’s declaration of independence.
• They were both supporters of the independence movement.

Word Origin

• mid 17th cent.: from independent, partly on the pattern of French indépendance.