Independence meaning

What does “independence” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“independence” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: freedom from control or influence of another or others.

independence

noun

  1. freedom from control or influence of another or others

    Synonymsindependency
  2. the successful ending of the American Revolution

    “they maintained close relations with England even after independence”

  3. a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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