Die Unabhängigkeit
Example: Nach dem Krieg kämpfte das Land für seine Unabhängigkeit.
Definition
"Die Unabhängigkeit" refers to the state or condition of being self-governed and free from external control or influence, especially in a political or national context. For example, after a war, a country may fight for its "Unabhängigkeit" to determine its own future.
Etymology
The word "Unabhängigkeit" comes from the German components 'un-' meaning 'not,' 'abhängig' meaning 'dependent,' and the suffix '-keit' which turns adjectives into nouns. Together, it literally means 'the state of not being dependent.' Did you know? The concept of "Unabhängigkeit" became especially prominent in German history during periods of national unification and struggle for sovereignty.
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