independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being independent
2
archaic
: competence sense 2
Examples of independence in a Sentence
She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
He has shown a fierce independence of spirit.
A month after independence, elections were held.
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Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 4 July 2025
But three years into political confrontation with Russia, Europe’s progress in gaining energy independence from the Kremlin is stuck in limbo.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Most of the country is already engaged in grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, and hosting family and friends while celebrating America's independence on the Fourth of July.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
A little more than a week later, the Smithsonian asserts its independence and throws its support behind its secretary Lonnie G. Bunch.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independence. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
: the quality or state of being independent : freedom from outside control or support
Geographical Definition
Independence
geographical name
In·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
city in western Missouri east of Kansas City population 116,830
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