Independence
noun
The state of being free from control by another person, group or government.
India gained its independence from Britain in 1947.
Often appears as...
- gained independence
- fight for independence
noun
The ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by others.
Living alone at a young age taught Mary the value of independence.
Often appears as...
- value of independence
- financial independence
noun
The quality of not being influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion or conduct.
Judges must maintain independence in order to make impartial decisions.
Often appears as...
- judicial independence
- independence of thought
noun
The state of being free from control by another person, group or government.
India gained its independence from Britain in 1947.
Often appears as...
- gained independence
- fight for independence
noun
The ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by others.
Living alone at a young age taught Mary the value of independence.
Often appears as...
- value of independence
- financial independence
noun
The quality of not being influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion or conduct.
Judges must maintain independence in order to make impartial decisions.
Often appears as...
- judicial independence
- independence of thought
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Often mentioned during historical or national celebrations to mark a country's freedom.
Ghana celebrates its independence every year on March 6th.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Used in discussions about countries or regions seeking autonomy.
Scotland held a referendum in 2014 to decide on its independence.
Pro Tip 3/3National Pride
Associated with patriotic feelings and national identity.
Citizens proudly wave their flag on Independence Day.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Often mentioned during historical or national celebrations to mark a country's freedom.
Ghana celebrates its independence every year on March 6th.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Used in discussions about countries or regions seeking autonomy.
Scotland held a referendum in 2014 to decide on its independence.
Pro Tip 3/3National Pride
Associated with patriotic feelings and national identity.
Citizens proudly wave their flag on Independence Day.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Often mentioned during historical or national celebrations to mark a country's freedom.
Ghana celebrates its independence every year on March 6th.
Pro Tip 2/3Political Context
Used in discussions about countries or regions seeking autonomy.
Scotland held a referendum in 2014 to decide on its independence.
Pro Tip 3/3National Pride
Associated with patriotic feelings and national identity.
Citizens proudly wave their flag on Independence Day.
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about your family. Isolation is about sowing seeds of doubt about everyone from your prerelationship life. Healthy love includes independence, two people who love spending time together but who stay connected to the people and activities they cared about before.
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Will Hercules the...
unfortunately finding safe places to release these orangutangs is increasingly difficult it's hard to say how long they could be waiting here but until a permanent wild home can be found at least the islands give them an independence and a quality of life they
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adapting devices or creating solutions when what was available did it work it's something I've always embraced it's something I've carried over into my work as an occupational therapist the use of technology to help facilitate independence for individuals
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Incredible Orangutan...
release these orangutans is increasingly difficult it's hard to say how long they could be waiting here but until a permanent wild home can be found at least the islands give them an independence and a quality of life they would never have in a cage one
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Ugly history: The 1937...
and it became the world’s first black republic. But the new nation paid dearly, shut out of the world economy and saddled with debt by its former masters. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic would declare independence
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Nail-Biting Leopard...
and that number is still falling the harshness of the winter here hinders their increase in numbers it takes one of these females longer to raise her young to independence than it does a leopard in africa
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What almost dying taught...
I couldn't wrap my head around what that prognosis meant. But I understood that the reality and the life I'd imagined for myself had shattered. Overnight, I lost my job, my apartment, my independence,
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Isaac Lidsky: What...
When I was diagnosed with my blinding disease, I knew blindness would ruin my life. Blindness was a death sentence for my independence. It was the end of achievement for me.
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Cheetahs Enter Stealth...
chilly is definitely more confident more self-assured as a mom than savannah she's raised nine cups to independence in the past versus savannah's five
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Welcome to Atlantium,...
world could properly function in which everyone has the possibility of realizing the fullness of their personal potential what do you do if you don't like the country you were born in micro nations are countries that have declared independence from their host nation they aren't recognized by the rest of his
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The difference between...
about your family. Isolation is about sowing seeds of doubt about everyone from your prerelationship life. Healthy love includes independence, two people who love spending time together but who stay connected to the people and activities they cared about before.
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Will Hercules the...
unfortunately finding safe places to release these orangutangs is increasingly difficult it's hard to say how long they could be waiting here but until a permanent wild home can be found at least the islands give them an independence and a quality of life they
Video examples
Accessible fart machines...
adapting devices or creating solutions when what was available did it work it's something I've always embraced it's something I've carried over into my work as an occupational therapist the use of technology to help facilitate independence for individuals
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
release these orangutans is increasingly difficult it's hard to say how long they could be waiting here but until a permanent wild home can be found at least the islands give them an independence and a quality of life they would never have in a cage one
Video examples
Ugly history: The 1937...
and it became the world’s first black republic. But the new nation paid dearly, shut out of the world economy and saddled with debt by its former masters. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic would declare independence
Video examples
Nail-Biting Leopard...
and that number is still falling the harshness of the winter here hinders their increase in numbers it takes one of these females longer to raise her young to independence than it does a leopard in africa
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What almost dying taught...
I couldn't wrap my head around what that prognosis meant. But I understood that the reality and the life I'd imagined for myself had shattered. Overnight, I lost my job, my apartment, my independence,
Video examples
Isaac Lidsky: What...
When I was diagnosed with my blinding disease, I knew blindness would ruin my life. Blindness was a death sentence for my independence. It was the end of achievement for me.
Video examples
Cheetahs Enter Stealth...
chilly is definitely more confident more self-assured as a mom than savannah she's raised nine cups to independence in the past versus savannah's five
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Self-reliance - that's a dirty word to Democrats. They want people to believe that self-reliance means you don't do anything with anybody. They don't want it thought of as accepting responsibility for one's life. Enterprise. Imagination. Independence. Entrepreneurism.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
A high standard of living cannot remain the exclusive possession of the West - and the sooner we can help other peoples to develop their resources, raise their living standards, and strengthen their national independence, the safer the world will be for us all.
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Felicity Jones
English Actress
I think that my parents' divorce gave me a very strong sense of self-reliance and independence. I realised that I needed to make sure I could support myself because you don't know what's going to happen in the future.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
What I tell my kids is, 'I'm preparing you for college and for life. So, having independence, knowing how to set your own boundaries, figuring out how to make that balance. We still have screen-time rules.
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Pope John Paul II
Polish Saint
The great danger for family life, in the midst of any society whose idols are pleasure, comfort and independence, lies in the fact that people close their hearts and become selfish.
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Henry Ford
American Businessman
If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.
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Ellen Glasgow
American Novelist
A tragic irony of life is that we so often achieve success or financial independence after the chief reason for which we sought it has passed away.
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Calvin Coolidge
American President
There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.
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Valerie Trierweiler
French Journalist
I built my entire life on the idea of independence.
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Tomi Lahren
American Journalist
Energy independence is very important to me.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Self-reliance - that's a dirty word to Democrats. They want people to believe that self-reliance means you don't do anything with anybody. They don't want it thought of as accepting responsibility for one's life. Enterprise. Imagination. Independence. Entrepreneurism.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
A high standard of living cannot remain the exclusive possession of the West - and the sooner we can help other peoples to develop their resources, raise their living standards, and strengthen their national independence, the safer the world will be for us all.
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Felicity Jones
English Actress
I think that my parents' divorce gave me a very strong sense of self-reliance and independence. I realised that I needed to make sure I could support myself because you don't know what's going to happen in the future.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
What I tell my kids is, 'I'm preparing you for college and for life. So, having independence, knowing how to set your own boundaries, figuring out how to make that balance. We still have screen-time rules.
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Pope John Paul II
Polish Saint
The great danger for family life, in the midst of any society whose idols are pleasure, comfort and independence, lies in the fact that people close their hearts and become selfish.
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Henry Ford
American Businessman
If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.
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Ellen Glasgow
American Novelist
A tragic irony of life is that we so often achieve success or financial independence after the chief reason for which we sought it has passed away.
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Calvin Coolidge
American President
There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.
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Valerie Trierweiler
French Journalist
I built my entire life on the idea of independence.
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Tomi Lahren
American Journalist
Energy independence is very important to me.
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