independence

• État ou condition d'une personne ou d'une chose qui ne dépend pas d'autrui, qui est libre de tout contrôle, influence, soutien ou dépendance extérieurs.

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

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1. Political freedomB1formal

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

   Indépendance politique

   • 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.

   Synonymesautonomyself-determinationself-governmentself-rulesovereignty

   Antonymescolonialismdependencedependencysubjectionsubjugation

2. Personal autonomyB1formal

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

   Autonomie personnelle

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

   Synonymesautonomyfreedomindividualismlibertyself-determinationself-relianceself-sufficiency

   Antonymesdependencedependencysubordinationsubservience