Independent
Example: The country became independent after many years of struggle.
Definition
"Independent" refers to a nation or entity that is self-governing and not subject to the control or rule of another power. In history, an independent country exercises full sovereignty, often achieved after struggles for freedom or autonomy.
Etymology
The word "independent" comes from the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dependent,' which stems from 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang down or rely on.' It first appeared in English around the late 16th century, reflecting the idea of not relying on others for governance or support.
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"Independent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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