independence

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    freedom from control or influence of another or others
    the successful ending of the American Revolution

Word Origin

independence (n.)
1630s; see independent + -ence. Earlier in same sense was independency (1610s). U.S. Independence Day (July 4) recorded under that name by 1791. An Old English word for it was selfdom, with dom "law."

Antonym

Example

1. Gandhi was just one of several independence leaders .
2. Marriage means the derogation of my independence .
3. Whatever the outcome , the nation is charging towards greater independence from westminster .
4. Serbia continues to reject kosovo 's independence .
5. Could luxury exports help finance independence ?

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