(of a person or lifestyle) Isolated from others
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(on) Not influenced by others
“The judge must able to act as an independent adjudicator of each case as they are presented.”
Not supported by public or government funds
“You have a choice between sending your child to a public or independent school in this district.”
Not connected or related to each other
“Despite working in the same office, they have completely independent roles.”
Standing on its own apart from the others
“The company intends to set up an independent research department to explore new areas of growth.”
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence
“Due to my absent parents, I had to rely largely on being independent for most of my childhood.”
Free from outside control or authority
“Andersson struck the right balance of deference and independent spirit to make their partnership work.”
(of a country or nation) Not subject to foreign intervention or a despotic government
“This country does not need to be a republic to be a proud, confident, and independent nation.”
(of a person or lifestyle) Isolated from others
“He chose an independent existence following his disillusionment with society.”
Of being a once-off event or situation
Working for oneself, rather than for an employer
Performed by an individual without assistance
Viewed or existing independently and not in relation to other things
Based on individual opinion or experience
Not having reached a decision
Able to be separated
Self-sufficient
Exclusively allocated to or intended for a particular purpose
Diverse in character or content
Not forced
Free of commitments or obligations
That does not conform, for example to cultural norms, official regulations, or the rules of an established church
Not connected with or relevant to something
Not easily persuaded to change beliefs or opinions
Restricted to the person, group, or area concerned
Having a vigorous, independent will and views
From a distance
Breakaway or rebel
Possessing financial wealth
Not limited or restricted
Having self-respect
A person unlike most others
One who services a loan or other obligation, by collecting receivables and carrying out related actions such as enforcement
Somebody able to act freely
A person who provokes or takes part in an insurrection
By oneself
Separate in time, place, or position
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