(on) Superlative for not influenced by others
“The judge must able to act as an independent adjudicator of each case as they are presented.”
Superlative for not supported by public or government funds
“You have a choice between sending your child to a public or independent school in this district.”
Superlative for not connected or related to each other
“Despite working in the same office, they have completely independent roles.”
Superlative for standing on its own apart from the others
“The company intends to set up an independent research department to explore new areas of growth.”
Superlative for not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence
“Due to my absent parents, I had to rely largely on being independent for most of my childhood.”
Superlative for free from outside control or authority
“Andersson struck the right balance of deference and independent spirit to make their partnership work.”
(of a country or nation) Superlative for self-governing
“This country does not need to be a republic to be a proud, confident, and independent nation.”
(of a person or lifestyle) Superlative for isolated from others
“He chose an independent existence following his disillusionment with society.”
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