independent
🇺🇸
/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
adjective
A2
not controlled by another country
The country became independent in 1975.
B1
able to do things without help
Children learn to be independent as they grow up.
B1
having your own money
She became financially independent after getting a job.
B2
fair and not influenced by others
We need independent advice on this matter.
B2
not connected to each other
The two studies are independent of each other.
B2
not paid by the government
Independent television stations have more freedom.
R
not part of a company
Independent farmers run their own businesses.
R
not in a political party
He ran as an independent candidate.
noun
R
a politician not in a party
She is an independent in the election.
R
a small business owner
Independents face challenges in the market.
translation
not controlled by another country; able to do things without help; having your own money; fair and not influenced by others; not connected to each other; not paid by the government; not part of a company; not in a political party
a politician not in a party; a small business owner
Word Forms
Plural
independents