independence

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Independence

Pronunciation

• enPR: ĭndəpĕndĕns IPA ^(key): /ɪndəpɛndɛns/
• SAMPA: /Ind@pEndEns/

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Noun

Singular independence

Plural none

1. (uncountable) If you have independence, you are alone or relying on yourself.

   The American soldiers bravely fought against the British to earn their independence.

2. (uncountable) A company with independence is a company that is related to no other company.

   The record company's independence meant that the band was currently unable to become famous.