independent

/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

independent

free to do things as one wants and not needing help from others

free from external control and constraint

antonyms : dependent

describing a country, state, etc. that has its own government

synonyms : autonomous

(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

synonyms : main(a)

antonyms : dependent

not controlled by a party or interest group

Independent

a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

synonyms : free lance

a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

Examples

1. From a young age, he had a strong independent spirit and always did his own thing, refusing to be influenced by others' opinions.

2. People find her independent personality quite appealing.

3. Since she wanted to be independent, she decided to pay her own way through college by working part-time.

4. Each one is independent.