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free, independent, sovereign, autonomous mean not subject to the rule or control of another. free stresses the complete absence of external rule and the full right to make all of one's own decisions.

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INDEPENDENT meaning: 1. not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things: 2. An independent…. Learn more.

Independent radio, radio stations independent of government or conglomerate interference Independent sources, in journalism, two or more sources which attest to a given piece of information

Jan 15, 2026 · independent (comparative more independent, superlative most independent) Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.

INDEPENDENT definition: not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself. See examples of independent used in a sentence.

This handout defines dependent and independent clauses and explores how they are treated in standard usage.

Definition of independent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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