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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.dictionary.com › browse › independentINDEPENDENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINDEPENDENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1. free from control in action, judgment, etc; autonomous. 2. not dependent on anything else for function, validity, etc; separate. two independent units make up this sofa. 3. not reliant on the support, esp financial support, of others.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINDEPENDENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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.

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

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

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

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    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.