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   independent

   /ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. free from outside control; not subject to another's authority: "an independent nuclear deterrent" Similar freethinkingindividualisticunconventionalmaverickfreeliberatedboldfree-spiritedunconstrainedunrestrainedunfettereduntrammelledunhamperedundisciplinedwildwilfulheadstrongcontraryOpposite constrainedorthodox
   • ▪ (of a country) self-governing: "India became independent in 1947" Similar self-governingself-legislatingself-determiningsovereignautonomousautonomicautarkicfreenon-alignedOpposite dependentsubservient
   • ▪ not belonging to or supported by a political party: "the independent candidate"
   • ▪ (of broadcasting, a school, etc.) not supported by public funds: "an independent girls' school" Similar privatepublicnon-state-controllednon-state-runnon-publicprivate-sectorprivate-enterprisefee-payingcommercialprivatizeddenationalizedOpposite privatestate-run
   • ▪ Congregational. historical
   • 2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence: "I wanted to remain independent in old age" Similar self-sufficientself-supportingself-sustainingself-reliantself-standingable to stand on one's own two feetself-containedself-madeinformal:living on one's humpOpposite dependent
   • ▪ (of income or resources) making it unnecessary to earn one's living: "a woman of independent means"
   • 3. capable of thinking or acting for oneself: "advice for independent travellers"
   • ▪ not influenced by others; impartial: "a thorough and independent investigation of the case" Similar impartialunbiasedunprejudicedneutraldisinteresteduninvolveduncommitteddetacheddispassionateobjectiveopen-mindedequitablenon-partisaneven-handedfairfair-mindedjustwithout favouritismfree from discriminationnon-discriminatorywith no axe to grindwithout fear or favourinformal:on the fenceOpposite biasedtied
   • 4. not connected with another or with each other; separate: "treating each factory as an independent unit of production" Similar unconnectedunrelatedunassociateddissociatedunattachedseparateOpposite connected
   • ▪ not depending on something else for strength or effectiveness; free-standing: "an independent electric shower" Similar separatediscretedifferentdistinctfree-standingself-containedcompleteOpposite subordinate
   • ▪ (of one of a set of axioms, equations, or quantities) incapable of being expressed in terms of, or derived or deduced from, the others.

   noun

   • 1. an independent person or body: "one of the few independents left in the music business"
   • ▪ an independent political candidate: "he stood unsuccessfully as an independent in 1992"
   • ▪ a Congregationalist.

   Word Origin early 17th century (as an adjective): partly on the pattern of French indépendant.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDEPENDENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INDEPENDENT definition: 1. not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things: 2. An independent…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INDEPENDENT is not dependent. How to use independent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Independent. not dependent: such as; not subject to control by others : self-governing; not affiliated with a larger controlling unit… See the full definition. Games & Quizzes; Games ...

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   Independent definition: not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself. See examples of INDEPENDENT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDEPENDENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   13 meanings: 1. free from control in action, judgment, etc; autonomous 2. not dependent on anything else for function,.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishindependent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   This figure is essentially independent of population size. His system rests upon two logically independent arguments. They are two separate, mutually independent entities. The Institute will quickly become a fully independent unit. His company is a target for takeovers, but plans to stay independent.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › independentIndependent - definition of independent by The Free Dictionary

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   in·de·pen·dent. (ĭn′dĭ-pĕn′dənt) adj. 1. Not governed by a foreign power; self-governing. 2. Free from the influence, guidance, or control of another or others; self-reliant: an independent mind. 3. Not determined or influenced by someone or something else; not contingent: a decision independent of the outcome of the study.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishindependent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   3 independent (of somebody/something) not connected with or influenced by something; not connected with each other The police force should be independent of direct government control. Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. organization; 4 not supported by public money or a large organization an independent bookstore/movie; person; 5 independent (of somebody/something ...

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINDEPENDENT definition in American English - Collins Online...

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   independent in American English. (ˌɪndɪˈpendənt) adjective. 1. not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself. an independent thinker. 2. not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free. an independent businessman.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › independentIndependent Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Independent definition: Not governed by a foreign power; self-governing.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › independentIndependent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    1 independent /ˌɪndə ˈ pɛndənt/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of INDEPENDENT. 1. : not dependent: such as. a : not controlled or ruled by another country. The country recently became independent. an independent nation. b : not controlled by other people. They have a good deal of independent authority.