independence
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the freedom of a country to govern itself and not be ruled by another country.
the status of a nation-state that exercises self-government and holds sovereignty over its own territory.
Simple“The country celebrated fifty years of independence from colonial rule last week.”
In context“The declaration of independence marked a definitive break from the imperial power, establishing a new framework for national governance.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'from'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the ability to live your life and make your own decisions without needing help or money from others.
the quality of being self-reliant or self-sufficient in one's personal, financial, or professional life.
Simple“Moving into his own apartment gave him a new sense of independence.”
In context“Financial independence allows individuals to pursue career paths based on personal interest rather than immediate economic necessity.”
Synonymsself relianceself sufficiencyAntonymsreliancesubservience - 03 C1 Advanced
the state of not being influenced by others when making a judgment or doing a job.
the quality of being objective and not influenced by vested interests or external pressure.
Simple“The committee was chosen for its independence from the main political parties.”
In context“The central bank's independence is crucial for maintaining public trust in the country's monetary policy and inflation targets.”
SynonymsAntonymsbiaspartiality
“Davison says every trip now requires careful planning, which can make her feel isolated and limits both her work and independence.”
“She said she wanted to return in December because it marked Bangladesh’s “month of victory”, commemorating Pakistan’s defeat in the 1971 independence war.”