(on) Comparative for not influenced by others
“The judge must able to act as an independent adjudicator of each case as they are presented.”
Comparative 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.”
Comparative for not connected or related to each other
“Despite working in the same office, they have completely independent roles.”
Comparative 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.”
Comparative 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.”
Comparative 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) Comparative 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) Comparative for isolated from others
“He chose an independent existence following his disillusionment with society.”
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