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Noun independence has 3 senses
  1. independence, independency - freedom from control or influence of another or others
    --1 is a kind of freedom
    --1 has particulars:
     autonomy, liberty; autarky, autarchy; autonomy, self-direction, self-reliance, self-sufficiency; separateness
  2. independence - the successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence"
    --2 is a kind of victory, triumph
  3. Independence - a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
    --3 is a kind of city, metropolis, urban center
    --3 is a part of Missouri, Show Me State, MO

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Independence

Noun:

1. The state or quality of being independent; freedom from control, influence, or support of others.

- Sample sentence: The country fought for its independence from colonial rule.

- Sample sentence: The teenager yearned for independence and moved out of his parents' house.

- Sample sentence: Independence is a fundamental principle of democracy.

2. Self-reliance or self-sufficiency.

- Sample sentence: After years of depending on others, she finally found her independence and started her own business.

- Sample sentence: Living off the grid required a certain level of independence from modern amenities.

Adjective:

1. Showing self-reliance or the ability to function without external assistance.

- Sample sentence: The young child was proud of his independence in tying his own shoelaces.

- Sample sentence: The independent woman pursued her dreams with unwavering determination.

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