independent

• Descreve 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.

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

1. Free from outside controlB1formal

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

   Independente

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

   Sinônimosautonomousfreeself-governingsovereignunconstraineduncontrolled

   Antônimoscontrolleddependentdominatedsubjectsubjugatedsubordinate

2. Self-reliantA2formal

   Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.

   Independente

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

   Sinônimosautonomousself-containedself-reliantself-sufficientself-supportingself-sustaining

   Antônimosdependentreliantsubservient

3. Not connected or relatedB2formal

   Not connected with another or with each other; separate.

   Independente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosautonomousdetacheddiscretedistinctseparateunattachedunconnectedunrelated

   Antônimosconnectedrelated

• Substantivo 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.

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.

1. Self-sufficient personB1formal

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

   Pessoa independente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosindividualistself-starter

   Antônimoschargedependentward

2. Political independentB2formal

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

   Independente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosnonpartisanunaffiliated