Indipendente
Example: Lei è molto indipendente e vive da sola.
Definition
"Indipendente" describes someone who is self-reliant and able to manage their own affairs without depending on others. It often refers to a person who makes decisions and lives life autonomously, as in the example phrase: 'She is very independent and lives alone.'
Etymology
The word "indipendente" comes from the Italian prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dipendente', which derives from Latin 'dependens', meaning 'hanging down' or 'depending'. So, "indipendente" literally means 'not depending', reflecting its meaning of self-sufficiency and autonomy.
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