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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › independentIndependent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : not dependent: such as. a (1) : not subject to control by others : self-governing. (2) : not affiliated with a larger controlling unit. an independent bookstore. b (1) : not requiring or relying on something else : not contingent. an independent conclusion. (2) : not looking to others for one's opinions or for guidance in conduct. (3)

3. 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.

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

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   An independent inquiry or opinion is one that involves people who are not connected with a particular situation, and should therefore be fair. The government ordered an independent inquiry into the affair. An independent opinion poll published today shows growing discontent with the government.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › independent_adjindependent, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more |...

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   What does the word independent mean? There are 37 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word independent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. independent has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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

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   Definition of independent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of independent – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   INDEPENDENT definition: 1. not controlled or ruled by anyone else: 2. not wanting or needing anyone else to help you or do…. Learn more.

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

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   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.

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

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   If one thing or person is independent of another, they are separate and not connected, so the first one is not affected or influenced by the second. Your questions should be independent of each other.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › independentIndependent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of independent. adjective. free from external control and constraint. “an independent mind”. “a series of independent judgments”. “fiercely independent individualism”. synonyms: autarkic, autarkical. of countries; not relying on imports.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDEPENDENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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