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independence
noun in·de·pen·dence \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s\
: freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent
: the time when a country or region gains political freedom from outside control
Full Definition of INDEPENDENCE
1
: the quality or state of being independent
2
archaic : competence 1
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First Known Use of INDEPENDENCE
1640
Related to INDEPENDENCE
- Antonyms
- dependence (also dependance), reliance
Rhymes with INDEPENDENCE
Independence
geographical name In·de·pen·dence \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s\
Definition of INDEPENDENCE
city W Missouri E of Kansas City pop 116,830
Rhymes with INDEPENDENCE
INDEPENDENCE Defined for Kids
independence
noun in·de·pen·dence \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dəns\
Definition of INDEPENDENCE for Kids
: the quality or state of not being under the control of, reliant on, or connected with someone or something else
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