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English > 3 senses of the word independence / Independence:
NOUNstateindependence, independencyfreedom from control or influence of another or others
eventindependencethe successful ending of the American Revolution
locationIndependencea city in western Missouri
independence / Independence > pronunciation
Soundsih.ndihpeh'ndahns
Rhymesabeyance ... virulence: 267 rhymes with ahns...
English > independence: 3 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningfreedom from control or influence of another or others.
Synonymindependency
AttributesdependentRelying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
independentFree from external control and constraint / constraint
Narrowerautarky, autarchyEconomic independence as a national policy
autonomy, libertyimmunity from arbitrary exercise of authority
autonomy, self-direction, self-reliance, self-sufficiencypersonal independence
separatenessPolitical independence
BroaderfreedomThe condition of being free
Catalanindependència
Spanishindependencia
Adjectivesindependentfree from external control and constraint / constraint
independent(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
independentnot controlled by a party or interest group
English > independence: 3 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningThe successful ending of the American Revolution.
Example"they maintained close relations with England even after independence"
Broadervictory, triumphA successful ending of a struggle or contest / contest
Catalanindependència
Spanishindependencia
English > Independence: 3 senses > noun 3, location
MeaningA city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail.
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
Part ofMissouri, Show Me State, MOA midwestern state in central United States