independence

Meanings

• noun

  Freedom from the control, influence, support, or protection of others.

  - "He sought independence from his parents' rules."
  - "The country declared its independence from colonial rule."

• noun

  Self-sufficiency, freedom, or the status of being an independent person.

  - "She strived for her independence and financial stability."
  - "The new graduate felt a sense of independence living on his own."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100447"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with independence
dependence , redependence , independance , reindependance

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Variants

List of all variants of independence that leads to same result
independence , independences , Independence , Independence Day , Independence Days , Black Independence Day , Juneteenth Independence Day , Juneteenth Independence Days , Juneteenth National Independence Day , Juneteenth National Independence Days , linear independence , linear independences , linearly independent , Texas Independence Day , Texas Independence Days , American War of Independence , declare (one's) independence , declare her independence , declare his independence , declare independence , declare one's independence , declare their independence , war of independence

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Etymology

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From Old French 'independance' or Latin 'independentia', from 'independere' - 'to be free from'.

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Trivia

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1. The United States Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, but the date commemorated as Independence Day is July 4th.

2. Independence is the central theme of many novels, including 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley and 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sovereignty: The power or authority of a country to govern itself, free from external influence or control.

2. Self-reliance: The ability to rely on one's own resources and capabilities, rather than on others.

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Culture

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Independence is a significant concept in various aspects of human life, from personal growth and self-reliance to political freedom and national sovereignty.

How to Memorize "independence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person breaking free from chains or shackles, symbolizing their newfound independence.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the idea of independence with images of strength, courage, and self-sufficiency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'I am my own boss' to remember the concept of independence.

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