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Synonyms & Similar Words
autonomy
freedom
self-governance
sovereignty
liberty
self-rule
emancipation
release
liberation
deliverance
unfettered
unencumbered
unrestricted
self-determination
nonalignment
neutrality
separatism
self-sufficiency
detachment
disengagement
isolation
insulation
aloofness
independence
self-reliance
freewill
voluntarism
spontaneity
autonomy
nondependence
Meaning of Independence
The state or quality of being independent, free from the control or influence of others (Oxford Dictionary)
Definitions
- The ability to act and make decisions without being controlled by others (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
- The state of being self-governing, free from external control or influence (Cambridge Dictionary)
Example Uses
- The country declared its independence from colonial rule after years of struggle.
- She valued her independence and made her own decisions without consulting others.
- The company's independence allowed it to make innovative decisions without external pressure.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dependence
subjugation
oppression
slavery
bondage
captivity
confinement
restriction
limitation
repression
subordination
submission
obedience
compliance
conformity
acquiescence
subservience
domination
control
manipulation
coercion
exploitation