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independent adj (sometimes independent of something or someone) 1 a not under the control or authority of others; b said especially of a country or state: completely self-governing. 2 not relying on others for financial support, care, help or guidance. 3 thinking and acting for oneself and not under an obligation to others. 4 math, etc not dependent on something else for value, purpose or function. 5 said of two or more people or things: not related to or affected by the others. 6 said of private income or resources: large enough to make having to work for a living unnecessary • a man of independent means. 7 not belonging to a political party. 8 said of a school or broadcasting company: not paid for with public money; not belonging to the state system. noun 1 a politician, etc who is not a member of any party. 2 an independent person or thing. independently adverb. See also indie.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c.
independent adj (sometimes independent of something or someone) 1 a not under the control or authority of others; b said especially of a country or state: completely self-governing. 2 not relying on others for financial support, care, help or guidance. 3 thinking and acting for oneself and not under an obligation to others. 4 math, etc not dependent on something else for value, purpose or function. 5 said of two or more people or things: not related to or affected by the others. 6 said of private income or resources: large enough to make having to work for a living unnecessary • a man of independent means. 7 not belonging to a political party. 8 said of a school or broadcasting company: not paid for with public money; not belonging to the state system. noun 1 a politician, etc who is not a member of any party. 2 an independent person or thing. independently adverb. See also indie.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c.
independent adj (sometimes independent of something or someone) 1 a not under the control or authority of others; b said especially of a country or state: completely self-governing. 2 not relying on others for financial support, care, help or guidance. 3 thinking and acting for oneself and not under an obligation to others. 4 math, etc not dependent on something else for value, purpose or function. 5 said of two or more people or things: not related to or affected by the others. 6 said of private income or resources: large enough to make having to work for a living unnecessary • a man of independent means. 7 not belonging to a political party. 8 said of a school or broadcasting company: not paid for with public money; not belonging to the state system. noun 1 a politician, etc who is not a member of any party. 2 an independent person or thing. independently adverb. See also indie.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c.
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