- independence (from somebody/something) (of a country) freedom from political control by other countries
- Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816.
Extra ExamplesTopics Politicsb2- He led us in our struggle for national independence.
- Independence came to the British colonial territories in Africa in the late fifties and early sixties.
- The army is committed to ensuring the independence of the country.
- They have agreed to recognize the breakaway republic's independence.
- the American War of Independence
- An overwhelming majority voted in favour of independence for the region.
- The tiny republic has taken another step towards independence.
- There has been international recognition for the island's declaration of independence.
- They were both supporters of the independence movement.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
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- the time when a country gains freedom from political control by another country
- independence celebrations
- the first elections since independence
Extra Examples- Namibia became a full member of the UN at independence.
- The drama is set in India at the time of independence.
- Malaysia celebrates its independence day on 31st August.
- The party have dominated since independence in 1980.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
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- the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people
- He values his independence.
- Financial independence was imprortant to her.
Extra Examples- Doing work experience gave me a sense of independence.
- I didn't appreciate my new-found independence, but instead felt lonely.
- Parents should encourage independence in their children.
- She displayed independence in choosing a career different from that of her parents.
- He doesn't want to lose his hard-won independence.
- She had a fierce independence of spirit.
- The car became a symbol of independence.
- Young people have more independence these days.
- Some people have questioned the independence of the inspectors.
- The council's relative independence of the government means it can negotiate its own agreements.
- The proposals are seen as a potential threat to judicial independence.
- Conflicts of interest might compromise the auditor's independence.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- fierce
- complete
- …
- degree
- measure
- have
- lack
- enjoy
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- come
- day
- celebrations
- movement
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- at independence
- independence from
- independence of
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- a call for independence
- a declaration of independence
- a lack of independence
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Word Originmid 17th cent.: from independent, partly on the pattern of French indépendance.
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