L'indépendance
Example: L'indépendance de la nation fut célébrée chaque année.
Definition
"L'indépendance" refers to the state or condition of a nation or entity being self-governing and free from external control or influence. It signifies political autonomy and the ability to make decisions without outside interference, as in the phrase 'L'indépendance de la nation fut célébrée chaque année.'
Etymology
The word "l'indépendance" comes from the French prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' and 'dépendance,' which means 'dependence.' It literally means 'not depending' or 'freedom from dependence.' The term evolved to describe political sovereignty and autonomy, highlighting a nation's status of self-rule.
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