Looking for the meaning of the word INDEPENDENCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of INDEPENDENCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Independence
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from independent, partly on the pattern of French indépendance
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the fact or state of being independent
Short Definition:fact or state of being independent
Examples:- Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816
- I've always valued my independence
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