the state or quality of being independent
Also called: independency
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
in•de•pend•ence /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- the quality, state, or condition of being independent;
freedom;
liberty.
in•de•pend•ence
(in′di pen′dəns),USA pronunciation n.
In•de•pend•ence (in′di pen′dəns),USA pronunciation n.
- Also, independency. the state or quality of being independent.
- freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
- [Archaic.]a competency.
- independ(ent) + -ence 1630–40
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See freedom.
In•de•pend•ence (in′di pen′dəns),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa city in W Missouri: starting point of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. 111,806.
- Place Namesa town in SE Kansas. 10,598.
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a city in W Missouri, near Kansas City: starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails (1831–44). Pop: 112 079 (2003 est)
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