/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
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Meaning
Not needing help or money from other people; free to decide things for yourself.
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Word origin
From in-, meaning not, plus dependent, from Latin dependere, to hang from something.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- dependere
- English cognates
- depend
Examples
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An independent person manages life without help.
1960.
An independent country rules itself.
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"Independent of" means not needing or controlled by.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 11: independent, entertainment, orphan and 7 more words.