Example: The country gained independence after many years of struggle.
Definition
"Independence" refers to the state of being free from control, influence, or support of others, especially in a political context. It describes a country or a person who is self-governing and not subject to external authority, as in "The country gained independence after many years of struggle."
Translations
independencia
onafhankelijkheid
independència
indépendance
Unabhängigkeit
Etymology
The word "independence" comes from the Latin roots 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dependere' meaning 'to hang from' or 'to depend.' It entered English in the late 16th century, carrying the sense of not depending on others. Did you know? The concept of independence became especially significant during the age of revolutions and nation-building.
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"Independence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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