independence
Also independency. the state or quality of being independent.
freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
Archaic. a competency.
Origin of independence
1synonym study For independence
Other words from independence
- in·ter·in·de·pend·ence, noun
- post·in·de·pend·ence, adjective
- pre·in·de·pend·ence, noun
- su·per·in·de·pend·ence, noun
Other definitions for Independence (2 of 2)
a city in W Missouri: starting point of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.
a town in SE Kansas.
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British Dictionary definitions for independence (1 of 2)
/ (ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns) /
the state or quality of being independent: Also called: independency
British Dictionary definitions for Independence (2 of 2)
/ (ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns) /
a city in W Missouri, near Kansas City: starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails (1831–44). Pop: 112 079 (2003 est)
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Cultural definitions for Independence
City in western Missouri.
Notes for Independence
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