Definition of independence Independence

/ɪˌndɪpɛˈndʌns/ - [indipenduns] - in•de•pend•ence

We found 11 definitions of independence from 7 different sources.

What does independence mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: independences
independence - freedom from control or influence of another or others
		independency
		freedom the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
		autonomy, liberty immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
		autarky, autarchy economic independence as a national policy
		self-direction, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, autonomy immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
independence - a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
independence - the successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence"

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Wiktionary

independence (Noun)
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.
independence (Noun)
The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

independence (n.)
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.
independence (n.)
Sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

independence
Freedom from control or influence of another or others.

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

independence
Self government. Good enough for a Cuban, but too good for a Filipino.

Wikipedia

The word independence means "not having to depend on anyone or anything else". It also means to "be strong and be able to survive alone". The word is usually used in a good way.

Anything can be independent. When people talk about independence, it is usually about people, countries, or different areas of science.

A country gets its independence when it is no longer part of another country. Sometimes countries get their independence in a war, like when the United States beat Britain in the American War of Independence. Countries can also get their independence peacefully, like Canada did. Help from another country may be needed to get independence, like in World War II, when the allies (especially the United States, Canada, Britain and the Soviet Union) freed many countries that had been controlled by armies of Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan.

Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in 1965. The newest country to get its independence was Montenegro. In June, 2006 it became independent from Serbia and Montenegro. This was done by a peaceful vote, although many other countries in the area fought wars. Other countries that became independent not long ago are East Timor (also called Timor-Leste) in 2002, Eritrea (1993), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992). However, some countries have political parties that discuss whether their country should become independent. Some examples of these are the Kurdish Independence Party (PKK) and the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP).