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Meaning of "independence" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INDEPENDENCE

independence  [ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INDEPENDENCE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Independence is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INDEPENDENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Independence

Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is a dependent territory. Independence does not necessarily mean freedom. Whether the attainment of independence is different from revolution has long been contested, and has often been debated over the question of violence as a legitimate means to achieving sovereignty. While some revolutions seek and achieve national independence, others aim only to redistribute power — with or without an element of emancipation, such as in democratization — within a state, which as such may remain unaltered. Nation-states have been granted independence without any revolutionary acts. The Russian October Revolution, for example, was not intended to seek national independence. However, the American Revolutionary War was intended to achieve independence from the beginning. Autonomy refers to a kind of independence which has been granted by an overseeing authority that itself still retains ultimate authority over that territory.

Definition of independence in the English dictionary

The definition of independence in the dictionary is the state or quality of being independent Also called: independency.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INDEPENDENCE


abundance
əˈbʌndəns
ascendance
əˈsɛndəns
attendance
əˈtɛndəns
condescendence
ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndəns
correspondence
ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndəns
dependance
dɪˈpendəns
dependence
dɪˈpɛndəns
impendence
ɪmˈpɛndəns
intendance
ɪnˈtɛndəns
interdependence
ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndəns
nonattendance
ˌnɒnəˈtɛndəns
overabundance
ˌəʊvərəˈbʌndəns
overdependence
ˌəʊvədɪˈpɛndəns
redundance
rɪˈdʌndəns
resplendence
rɪˈsplɛndəns
respondence
rɪˈspɒndəns
superabundance
ˌsuːpərəˈbʌndəns
superintendence
ˌsuːpərɪnˈtendəns
tendance
ˈtɛndəns
transcendence
trænˈsɛndəns

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INDEPENDENCE

indenter
indention
indentor
indenture
indentures
indentureship
Independence Day
independencies
independency
independent
independent clause
independent jaw chuck
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Independent Order of Rechabites
independent school
independent suspension
Independent Television Commission
independent variable
independently
independently-minded

WORDS THAT END LIKE INDEPENDENCE

angle of incidence
at your convenience
cadence
coincidence
confidence
crisis of confidence
decadence
Declaration of Independence
documentary evidence
evidence
hall of residence
in residence
incidence
jurisprudence
letters of credence
precedence
providence
prudence
residence
self-confidence
vote of no confidence

Synonyms and antonyms of independence in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INDEPENDENCE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «independence» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of independence

Translation of «independence» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Find out the translation of independence to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of independence from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «independence» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

独立
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

independencia
570 millions of speakers

English

independence
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वतंत्रता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِسْتِقْلال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

независимость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

independência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বাধীনতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

indépendance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kebebasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unabhängigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

独立
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

독립
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kamardikan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự độc lập
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுதந்திரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वातंत्र्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bağımsızlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indipendenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niezależność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

незалежність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

independență
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανεξαρτησία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onafhanklikheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självständighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uavhengighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of independence

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INDEPENDENCE»

The term «independence» is very widely used and occupies the 7.884 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INDEPENDENCE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «independence» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «independence» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about independence

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10 QUOTES WITH «INDEPENDENCE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word independence.
1
Susan B. Anthony
Independence is happiness.
2
Shaukat Aziz
Terrorism is a big danger to Pakistan's independence. We will fight this danger for the sake of independence of Pakistan and will defeat it at all levels.
3
Dorothy Corkille Briggs
The toddler craves independence, but he fears desertion.
4
Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
In the modern era, Jewish sovereignty over the land of our ancestors is a relatively short phenomenon. From the time of the successful Maccabean revolt to the Roman annexation in 63 BC constitutes about 100 years of Jewish rule. Combined with Israel's independence in 1948, this is about 160 years of effective sovereignty.
5
Carla Bruni
Marriage is another trap. If you are someone who likes independence, it's another stamp against that. And you have to swear to fidelity.
6
Bernhard von Bulow
For the sake of our interests, as well as of our honour and dignity, we were obliged to see that we won for our international policy the same independence that we had secured for our European policy.
7
Raul Castro
In Cuba, taking into account the long fight for our independence and sovereignty, we will defend the one-party system in the face of the games, demagogy and the marketing of politics.
8
J. Reuben Clark
It is the union of independence and dependence of these branches - legislative, executive and judicial - and of the governmental functions possessed by each of them, that constitutes the marvellous genius of this unrivalled document.
9
Sean Connery
I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.
10
Calvin Coolidge
There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INDEPENDENCE»

Discover the use of independence in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to independence and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Independence!
When the Panic of 1837 creates hard times, a dauntless band of pioneering men and women journey from Long Island to Missouri with the hopes of eventually finding a better future in the rich Oregon Territory.
Dana Fuller Ross, 2009
2
Judicial Independence: The Contemporary Debate
This study discusses the many different aspects of judicial independence in Israel.
Shimon Shetreet, Jules Deschênes, 1985
3
Independence
An orphaned girl in revolutionary America tries to hide her damning past and save the rebel officer she secretly loves.
Kate Kasserman, 2009
4
After Independence: Making and Protecting the Nation in ...
The majority of the existing work on nationalism has centered on its role in the creation of new states. After Independence breaks new ground by examining the changes to nationalism after independence in seven new states.
Lowell Barrington, 2006
5
The Declaration of Independence: A Global History
Not only did the Declaration announce the entry of the United States onto the world stage, it became the model for other countries to follow.
David Armitage, 2009
6
Judicial Independence in the Age of Democracy: Critical ...
This collection of essays by leading scholars of constitutional law looks at a critical component of constitutional democracy--judicial independence--from an international comparative perspective.
Peter H. Russell, David M. O'Brien, 2001
7
Kenya: A History Since Independence
Kenya's independence has always been circumscribed by its failure to transcend its colonial past; its governments have failed to achieve adequate living conditions for most of its citizens; and its politics have been fraught with ...
Charles Hornsby, 2013
8
The Age of Independence: Interracial Unions, Same-sex ...
Michael Rosenfeld offers a new theory of family dynamics to account for the interesting and startling changes in marriage and family composition in the United States in recent years.
Michael J. Rosenfeld, 2007
9
Independence
This volume is an instruction book designed for pianists, stick and touchstyle guitarists, percussionists and anyone who wishes to develop the rhythmic independence of their hands, concentrating on quarter, eighth and sixteenth note rhythms ...
Bruce Arnold, 1997
10
Africa Since Independence
Activist, scholar, and political journalist Colin Legum assesses Africa's experience since independence and offers judicious predictions about the continent's future.
Colin Legum, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INDEPENDENCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term independence is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Texas independence movement comes to Austin … - WTNH.com
Austin (KXAN) – There may be plenty of Texans who don't quite care for what comes out of Washington from the politicians, judges and ... «WTNH Connecticut News, Jul 15»
2
Family pleads for answers after KC man killed in Independence
Family pleads for answers after KC man killed in Independence. Arthur 'Lamont' Ratliff shot early Wednesday. Published 9:29 PM CDT Jul 16, ... «KMBC Kansas City, Jul 15»
3
Grocery Outlet sponsors 'Independence From Hunger' giving …
Grocery Outlet has launched its fifth annual “Independence From Hunger Food Drive” to donate food throughout July — traditionally a time ... «Pamplin Media Group, Jul 15»
4
Man arrested for assaulting a police officer: Independence Police …
Assault, Brecksville Road: A Garfield Heights man, 43, was arrested on multiple charges after an incident at the Cloverleaf Lanes June 27. «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
5
Letter | Declare independence from health problems, costs caused …
Some 240 years ago, our founding fathers declared our national independence from Great Britain. This year, let's declare our independence ... «Myrtle Beach Sun News, Jul 15»
6
Time Runs Out For Historic Baseball Grandstand In Independence
Members of the community of Independence, Kansas have been trying to save the old Shulthis Stadium grandstand for three years. «News On 6, Jul 15»
7
Book review: 'Independence Lost' travels beyond the 13 Colonies …
Book review: 'Independence Lost' travels beyond the 13 Colonies. UNC historian tackles myth of 13 Colonies. Story of Gulf Coast war. Doesn't ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
8
Concerns about Natural Resources Wales' independence from …
Concerns about Natural Resources Wales' independence from Welsh Government must not be ignored, says Assembly committee. 06:00, 17 ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
9
Column: Teaching Kids Independence | The Spokesman-Review
You're letting your kid do that?” The question hangs in the air. Accompanied by raised eyebrows and wide eyes, the surprise is clear. I'm letting ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
10
Donald Trump touts independence as key asset | Boston Herald
Trump played up his massive holdings during the town hall-style event and his independence from donors and “special interests” before ... «Boston Herald, Jul 15»

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