independent

[US]/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
[UK]/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.self-reliant, autonomous, self-sufficient;unrelated, irrelevant

Phrases & Collocations

independent thinking

independent decision-making

independent study

independent of

independent director

independent variable

independent personality

independent audit

independent control

independent suspension

mutually independent

independent living

independent school

independent contractor

linearly independent

independent work

independent travel

independent set

independent foundation

independent claim

Example Sentences

an independent advisory committee.

an independent financial adviser.

advice for independent travellers.

a woman of independent means.

an independent electric shower.

an independent food store.

a person of independent means.

the independent judicial monitor.

lead an independent life.

be independent of one's parents

He was an independent income.

These form an independent category.

Morocco is an independent monarchy.

a decision independent of the outcome of the study.

it is wise to obtain an independent valuation.

Real-world Examples

Reward or punishment are meted out quite independent of human interference.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

Or you can just be an independent not affiliated with any party.

Source: VOA Daily Standard October 2020 Collection

Now that Lily's so independent. - Yeah.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

There are three notable independent bids as well.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

In addition, modern people are more and more independent.

Source: New TOEFL Speaking Golden 80 Questions

His expulsion followed a threat to become an independent.

Source: BBC Listening Collection February 2020

She described the animal as " super independent" and loving.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

For what? For saying Catalonia's independent? It is stupid.

Source: NPR News Compilation November 2017

She needed a strong ally to help her keep Egypt independent.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

About 60% of secondary schools are now independent academies.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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