independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

liberated, free

Synonyms

STRONGEST

autonomous nonpartisan self-reliant self-sufficient separate sovereign

STRONG

absolute

WEAK

autarchic autarchical freewheeling individualistic nonaligned on one's own self-contained self-determining self-governing self-ruling self-supporting separated unaided unallied unconnected unconstrained uncontrolled unregimented

Antonyms

WEAK

dependent subordinate subservient

Example Sentences

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The Ringer soon established itself as one of the fastest-growing independent podcast networks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"Certainly for Ukraine, it was all about showing themselves as an independent Western, European country" while asserting opposition to Moscow, Jordan told AFP.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Northern Ireland's independent autism reviewer, Ema Cubitt, said the statistics were important but should be "interpreted carefully".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

She said her mother was "fit, active and fiercely independent" and it was "not her time" to die.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Polyphony is a word that refers to multiple independent lines of music sung at the same time.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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