independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being independent
2
archaic
: competence sense 2
Examples of independence in a Sentence
She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
He has shown a fierce independence of spirit.
A month after independence, elections were held.
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In general, the nation with a population of 21 million people has enjoyed a peaceful history since its postcolonial independence in the 1960s.
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Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The manager leads on a wide range of complex duties requiring a high degree of independence and discretionary judgment.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In general, the nation with a population of 21 million people has enjoyed a peaceful history since its postcolonial independence in the 1960s.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
: the quality or state of being independent : freedom from outside control or support
Geographical Definition
Independence
geographical name
In·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
city in western Missouri east of Kansas City population 116,830
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