Synonyms for
Independent
Definition
not influenced or controlled by others; self-reliant
Synonyms & similar words
sovereign
main
freelancer
selfemployedperson
autonomous
selfgoverning
freelance
dependent
fencesitter
mugwump
autonomous
self-governing
self-sufficient
self-supporting
self-reliant
free
unconstrained
uncontrolled
sovereign
self-ruling
self-standing
self-determining
self-sustaining
self-directed
self-contained
self-dependent
self-made
self-standing
isolated
detached
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Common collocations
- independent study
- independent contractor
- independent film
- independent thinking
- independent variable
- independent nation
- independent school
- independent research
Word family
noun independence
adverb independently
Usage note
Often used to describe a state of not needing or relying on others, whether in a personal, political, or financial context. Can also describe something that exists separately from others.
Example sentences
- The teenager wanted to be independent and make his own decisions.
- The company became independent from its parent company.
- She started her own business to become financially independent.
- The country fought for independence from its colonizers.
- The cat is independent and prefers to be alone.
Quotes
You are independent when you can live on your own and support yourself without anyone else's help. - Unknown
Independence is happiness. - Susan B. Anthony
Independence is the only true way to be happy. - Unknown
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