Independence
Example: The country gained independence after many years of struggle.
Definition
"Independence" refers to the state or condition of a country or person being free from control, influence, or support of others. It often involves self-governance and the ability to make decisions without external interference, as in a nation gaining sovereignty after colonization.
Etymology
The word "independence" comes from the Latin roots 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dependere' meaning 'to hang from.' It entered English in the late 16th century, originally describing personal autonomy before extending to political freedom. Did you know? The concept gained particular prominence during the age of revolutions when many nations fought for their independence.
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"Independence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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