independence
gb/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/ us/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
B1
Engleză
~ 2100
függetlenség, önállóság
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
függetlenség
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone/something] has [independence] from [someone/something]
The country celebrated fifty years of independence from colonial rule.
Az ország a gyarmati uralom alól kivívott függetlenségének ötvenedik évfordulóját ünnepelte.
Financial independence is one of her main life goals.
Az anyagi függetlenség az egyik fő életcélja.
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The country won its independence after a long war.
Az ország egy hosszú háború után nyerte el a függetlenségét.
I want to have independence when I am older.
Szeretnék nagyobb koromban független lenni.
She enjoys the independence of living alone.
Independence is important for every person.
They fought for their independence.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'independence' with 'individualism'. 'Independence' is about freedom from control, while 'individualism' is about valuing personal goals over group goals.
Sens
freedom from outside control
Colocații
declare independence
|gain independence
|full independence
|political independence
|personal independence
Sinonime
freedom (A broader term that can refer to many kinds of liberty, not just freedom from control.)
|
self-rule (More specifically refers to political or governmental autonomy.)
Antonime
dependence (The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.)
|
subjugation (Being under complete control or domination by others.)
Teme
politics
|society
|personal life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
When a person, group, or country can make their own decisions and is not controlled by others.
The condition of being free to govern oneself or make one's own decisions without being controlled by others.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
önállóság
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] shows [independence] in [doing something]
Living alone for the first time taught her real independence.
Az, hogy először lakott egyedül, megtanította neki, mit jelent az igazi önállóság.
Parents should encourage their children's independence.
A szülőknek ösztönözniük kell gyermekeik önállóságát.
His independence makes him confident in new situations.
Traveling abroad alone requires a high level of independence.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I learned independence when I moved to another city.
Akkor tanultam meg önállónak lenni, amikor egy másik városba költöztem.
Children need to grow their independence.
A gyerekeknek fejleszteniük kell az önállóságukat.
He shows independence in his work.
She wants more independence in her life.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners confuse 'independence' here with 'freedom'. This meaning focuses more on self-sufficiency than on political or social liberty.
Sens
ability to live without help
Colocații
show independence
|encourage independence
|develop independence
|personal independence
Sinonime
self-reliance (Emphasizes relying on one's own abilities for support and decision-making.)
Antonime
reliance (Depending on someone or something else for support or decision-making.)
Teme
personal life
|self-development
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
When you can take care of yourself without help from other people.
The quality of being able to support oneself and make decisions without needing help from others.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
independence
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
US/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
Silabe și accent
in - de - pend - ence (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pend)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: independence
- Plural: independence, independences
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
independences
noun
Core family
Related words
dependable
adjective B1
dependency
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dependence
noun B1
dependent
adjective B1
Expresii
full independence
1/fˈʊl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
complete freedom from control
A situation where there is no control at all from outside forces.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.