independent

Meaning

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

Free from outside control; not depending on others.

Example Sentences

An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.

She is an independent woman who runs her own business.

Example Expressions

independent thinker

Synonyms

autonomous, sovereign, free, self-governing, self-reliant, uncontrolled, self-sufficient

Entry 1

autonomous, sovereign, free, self-governing, self-reliant, uncontrolled

Entry 2

self-sufficient, autonomous, free, self-reliant

Antonyms

dependent, subordinate, controlled, subject, reliant, governed

Entry 1

dependent, subordinate, controlled, subject, reliant, governed

Entry 2

dependent, subordinate

Collocations

independent study, independent state, independent work, financially independent