independent
Not controlled or ruled by another person, group, or country.
Not subject to the authority, influence, or control of others; self-governing or autonomous.
Able to live and take care of yourself without needing help from others.
Able to take care of oneself financially, emotionally, or physically without relying on others.
Not a member of any political party.
Not affiliated with or officially supporting any political party or organized group.
A person who is not a member of any political party.
A person who does not belong to or support any political party.
- Base: independent
- Base: independent
- Plural: independents
independent study
1Learning without supervision
A way of learning where you work alone without a teacher in the room all the time.
- He completed the project through an independent study course.
- Independent study requires good time management skills.
financial independence
1Self-supporting financially
When you can pay for your life without money from others.
- Achieving financial independence is her main goal.
- She reached financial independence at the age of 40.
- Financial independence allows people to make their own choices.
- Financial independence gives you more choices in life.
gain independence
1Achieve freedom from control
To become free from another country's or group's control.
- The nation gained independence after decades of struggle.
- Many African nations gained independence in the 20th century.
- She gained independence when she moved out of her parents' house.
- She worked hard to gain financial independence.
independent contractor
1Self-employed service provider
A person who works for themselves and is paid for work but is not an employee of the company.
- She works as an independent contractor for several firms.
- She works as an independent contractor for several tech companies.
- Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes.
- As an independent contractor, you have to pay your own taxes.
declare independence
1Formally announce freedom from control
To officially say that a country is free from another country's control.
- The colony declared independence in 1960.
- The region declared independence after the referendum.
- The province voted to declare independence after years of conflict.
- They declared independence from the federation after years of conflict.
- Several colonies declared independence in the 18th century.
- Several leaders gathered to declare independence from the empire.