Definition of INDEPENDENCE

independence

Meanings

Plural: independences

Noun

  • freedom from control or influence of another or others
  • the successful ending of the American Revolution
    • "they maintained close relations with England even after independence"
  • a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
  • The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
  • The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

Origin / Etymology

From French indépendance. Analyzable as in- + de- + pend + -ence or in- + dependence.

Synonyms

independency

Scrabble Score: 18

independence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
independence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 23

independence is a valid Words With Friends word