independence

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или условие свободы от внешнего контроля, влияния, поддержки или зависимости от других.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being free from outside control, influence, support, or reliance on others.

uncountable

1. Political freedomB1formal

   The state of being free from the control or rule of another country.

   Независимость

   • The country celebrated its independence from colonial rule.
   • Many nations fought for their independence in the 20th century.
   • The treaty granted independence to the former colony.

   Synonymsautonomyself-determinationself-governmentself-rulesovereignty

   Antonymscolonialismdependencedependencysubjectionsubjugation

2. Personal autonomyB1formal

   The ability to make decisions and act without needing help or approval from others.

   Независимость

   • She values her independence and lives alone.
   • Teenagers often seek more independence from their parents.
   • Financial independence is an important goal for many people.

   Synonymsautonomyfreedomindividualismlibertyself-determinationself-relianceself-sufficiency

   Antonymsdependencedependencysubordinationsubservience