independence

[in-di-pen-duhns] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /

NOUN

liberty, freedom

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability autonomy self-determination self-government self-reliance self-rule self-sufficiency separation sovereignty

STRONG

aptitude autarchy license qualification

WEAK

home rule

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dependence

STRONG

inaptitude

WEAK

subordination

Example Sentences

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However, looking for individual within-continent trends greatly reduces statistical power and is more affected by recent population movements and nonindependence due to relatedness between languages in a region.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 9, 2012

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