independence
Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/
The English word “independence” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
- The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.
Etymology
From French indépendance. Analyzable as in- + de- + pend + -ence or in- + dependence.
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