[ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- free from outside control; not subject to another's authority
(e.g: an independent nuclear deterrent)

- not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence
(e.g: I wanted to remain independent in old age)

- capable of thinking or acting for oneself
(e.g: advice for independent travellers)

- not connected with another or with each other; separate
(e.g: treating each factory as an independent unit of production)


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Origin:
early 17th century (as an adjective): partly on the pattern of French indépendant

[ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an independent person or body
(e.g: one of the few independents left in the music business)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (as an adjective): partly on the pattern of French indépendant