independence
gb/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/ us/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
B1
Inglês
~ 2100
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
state
1
freedom from outside control
When a person, group, or country can make their own decisions and is not controlled by others.
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] has [independence] from [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'independence' with 'individualism'. 'Independence' is about freedom from control, while 'individualism' is about valuing personal goals over group goals.
Sinónimos
freedom (A broader term that can refer to many kinds of liberty, not just freedom from control.)
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self-rule (More specifically refers to political or governmental autonomy.)
Antónimos
dependence (The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.)
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subjugation (Being under complete control or domination by others.)
Colocações
declare independence
|gain independence
|full independence
|political independence
|personal independence
Temas
politics
|society
|personal life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The country celebrated fifty years of independence from colonial rule.
- Financial independence is one of her main life goals.
- After months of negotiation, the region finally achieved independence.
- He values his independence and prefers to live alone.
- The declaration marked a turning point in their fight for independence.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The country won its independence after a long war.
- I want to have independence when I am older.
- She enjoys the independence of living alone.
- Independence is important for every person.
- They fought for their independence.
Nome
B1
state
2
ability to live without help
When you can take care of yourself without help from other people.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] shows [independence] in [doing something]
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'independence' here with 'freedom'. This meaning focuses more on self-sufficiency than on political or social liberty.
Sinónimos
self-reliance (Emphasizes relying on one's own abilities for support and decision-making.)
Antónimos
reliance (Depending on someone or something else for support or decision-making.)
Colocações
show independence
|encourage independence
|develop independence
|personal independence
Temas
personal life
|self-development
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Living alone for the first time taught her real independence.
- Parents should encourage their children's independence.
- His independence makes him confident in new situations.
- Traveling abroad alone requires a high level of independence.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I learned independence when I moved to another city.
- Children need to grow their independence.
- He shows independence in his work.
- She wants more independence in her life.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
independence
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
US/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
Sílabas e acento
in - de - pend - ence (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pend)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: independence
- Plural: independence, independences
Família de palavras
Forms
independences
noun
Core family
Related words
dependable
adjective B1
dependency
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dependence
noun B1
dependent
adjective B1
Expressões
full independence
1/fˈʊl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
complete freedom from control
A situation where there is no control at all from outside forces.
Exemplos
- The region is pushing for full independence rather than partial autonomy.
- Full independence was finally granted after decades of struggle.
political independence
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
country's right to self-governance
When a country can make its own laws and decisions without other countries controlling it.
Exemplos
- Political independence was achieved through peaceful negotiations.
- The constitution guarantees political independence for all states within the union.
financial independence
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Self-supporting financially
When you can pay for your life without money from others.
Exemplos
- 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
1/ɡˈeɪn ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Achieve freedom from control
To become free from another country's or group's control.
Exemplos
- 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.
declare independence
1/dɪklˈɛɹ ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Formally announce freedom from control
To officially say that a country is free from another country's control.
Exemplos
- 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.