Independence
Example: The country celebrated its 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 signifies a nation's ability to govern itself without external interference, as in the example phrase where a country celebrates its independence after a long struggle.
Etymology
The word "independence" comes from the Latin roots 'in-' meaning 'not,' and 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang from' or 'to depend.' It was first used in English in the late 16th century to describe self-sufficiency and freedom from external control. Did you know that the concept of independence has been a driving force in many historical movements for nationhood and autonomy?
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"Independence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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