Indipendente
Example: Lei è una persona molto indipendente e sicura di sé.
Definition
"Indipendente" describes someone or something that is self-reliant, not influenced or controlled by others, and able to make decisions or act without external assistance. For example, "She is a very independent and confident person."
Etymology
The word "indipendente" comes from the Italian prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dipendente,' derived from Latin 'dependens,' meaning 'hanging down' or 'relying on.' Together, "indipendente" literally means 'not dependent.' Did you know that its roots reflect the concept of standing on one's own without relying on others?
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