independent

Describes a person, country, or thing that is free from outside control and not subject to another's authority.

ruОписывает человека, страну или вещь, которые свободны от внешнего контроля и не подчиняются чужой власти.esDescribe a una persona, país o cosa que no depende de un control externo ni se somete a una autoridad ajena, actuando o existiendo por sí misma.frQualifie une personne, un pays ou une chose qui ne dépend pas d'une autorité extérieure et qui n'est pas soumis à un contrôle étranger.deBeschreibt eine Person, ein Land oder eine Sache, die frei von äußerer Kontrolle ist und nicht der Autorität anderer untersteht.ptDescreve uma pessoa, país ou coisa que não está sujeita ao controle ou à autoridade de outrem; que age ou funciona por conta própria, sem depender de outros.zh形容人或事物不受外部控制、不依赖他人、自主自立的；也指国家拥有主权、不受他国支配。arيصف شخصًا أو بلدًا أو شيئًا لا يخضع لسلطة خارجية ولا يتحكم فيه غيره، ويقوم بذاته ويعتمد على نفسه.

1. Free from outside control B1 formal

   Not subject to control by others; self-governing or autonomous.

   • The country became independent in 1960.
   • She runs an independent business.
   • The committee is independent of the government.

   ruНезависимыйesindependientefrindépendant (libre de tout contrôle extérieur)deUnabhängigptIndependentezh独立的arمستقل

   Sinónimos: autonomousfreeself-governingsovereignunconstraineduncontrolled

   Antónimos: controlleddependentdominatedsubjectsubjugatedsubordinate

2. Self-reliant A2 formal

   Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.

   • He is financially independent from his parents.
   • She is a very independent child who can dress herself.
   • They want to live an independent life.

   ruНезависимыйesIndependiente, autosuficientefrindépendant (autonome)deUnabhängigptIndependentezh独立的arمستقل

   Sinónimos: autonomousself-containedself-reliantself-sufficientself-supportingself-sustaining

   Antónimos: dependentreliantsubservient

3. Not connected or related B2 formal

   Not connected with another or with each other; separate.

   • The two studies were conducted by independent researchers.
   • The witness gave an independent account of the accident.
   • These are independent events that do not affect each other.

   ruНезависимыйesindependiente (no relacionado)frindépendant (distinct)deunabhängigptIndependentezh独立的arمستقل

   Sinónimos: autonomousdetacheddiscretedistinctseparateunattachedunconnectedunrelated

   Antónimos: connectedrelated

• more independent comparative form
• most independent superlative form

A noun referring to a person or entity that is not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, or governance; often used in political or personal contexts.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека или организацию, на которых не влияют и которых не контролируют другие в вопросах мнения, поведения или управления; часто используется в политическом или личном контексте.esSustantivo que designa a una persona u organización que no está influenciada ni controlada por otros en cuestiones de opinión, comportamiento o gobierno; se usa a menudo en contextos políticos o personales.frNom désignant une personne ou une organisation qui n'est pas influencée ou contrôlée par d'autres dans ses opinions, son comportement ou sa gestion ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte politique ou personnel.deSubstantiv, das eine Person oder Organisation bezeichnet, die in Meinung, Verhalten oder Führung nicht von anderen beeinflusst oder kontrolliert wird; häufig im politischen oder persönlichen Kontext verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa ou organização que não é influenciada nem controlada por outros em questões de opinião, comportamento ou gestão; usado frequentemente em contexto político ou pessoal.zh指不受他人影响或控制的人或组织，常用于政治或个人语境中，表示在意见、行为或管理上独立自主。arاسم يشير إلى شخص أو كيان لا يخضع لتأثير أو سيطرة الآخرين في الرأي أو السلوك أو الإدارة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات السياسية أو الشخصية.

1. Self-sufficient person B1 formal

   A person who does not rely on others for support or decisions.

   • She has always been an independent, making her own choices.
   • He is a true independent, never asking for help.
   • The organization supports young independents in their careers.

   ruНезависимый человекesPersona independientefrPersonne indépendantedeUnabhängige PersonptPessoa independentezh独立的人arشخص مستقل

   Sinónimos: individualistself-starter

   Antónimos: chargedependentward

2. Political independent B2 formal

   A voter or candidate who does not belong to any political party.

   • The independent won the election by appealing to moderate voters.
   • Many independents are crucial in swing states.
   • She registered as an independent to avoid party bias.

   ruНезависимый кандидатesindependiente políticofrindépendant (politique)deUnabhängigerptIndependentezh独立候选人arمستقل سياسي

   Sinónimos: nonpartisanunaffiliated

• independents plural form
• independents' possessive plural form
• independent's possessive singular form