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US/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
UK/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
not controlled by or needing help from other people, groups or countries
In context
Vietnam became an independent country on 2 September 1945.
After moving to Saigon for university, she became much more independent.
An independent expert was asked to check the safety of the bridge.
Words that go with independent
adjective + preposition
- independent ofShe wants to be financially independent of her parents.
adverb + adjective
- financially independentMany young people want to be financially independent by thirty.
- completely independentThe two studies were completely independent of each other.
adjective + noun
- independent countryEast Timor became an independent country in 2002.
- independent filmHe prefers independent films to big Hollywood movies.