Origin: Latin suffix -ence
Independence has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
freedom from control or influence of another or others
"After years of relying on her parents for every major decision, she finally felt a true sense of independence when she moved into her own apartment and managed her finances alone."
the successful ending of the American Revolution
"they maintained close relations with England even after independence"
a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
"The historic marker at Independence commemorates where Zebulon Pike began his 1806 expedition that would later become part of the Santa Fe Trail."
The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
"After years of living at home and relying on her parents for everything, Maria finally achieved true independence when she moved to a new city and paid her own rent."
In plain English: Independence is the ability to do things on your own without needing help from others.
"The country celebrated its independence after ending foreign rule."
Usage: Independence refers to the condition of operating without needing help from or control by another person or group. Use this term when describing someone's ability to make their own decisions or manage their life freely.
A city in Missouri, United States and one of the two county seats of Jackson County.
"The tourists were surprised to learn that Independence is not just a famous historical site but also serves as one of the two county seats for Jackson County in Missouri."
The word independence entered English from the French indépendance. It is formed by combining the negative prefix in- with dependence, effectively meaning "not dependent."