independence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The southern African country, home to the world's largest elephant population, is holding nationwide festivities on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The German Empire emerged as a hegemon, nominally recognizing the independence of Belarus, Lithuania and Ukraine while keeping them under military occupation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The name she uses professionally, Inde, for example, is a nickname her grandfather and her mother gave her as a child, because of her independence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Europe "must rediscover the courage of its founders -- yes, courage -- in order to become the force for peace, independence and democracy that it is meant to be," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Elisha was thirty-six and couldn’t wait for independence from his family.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing independence
The American Revolution - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Eastern Europe - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Pacific Islands - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
