- 1independence (from somebody/something) (of a country) freedom from political control by other countries Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898.
- 2the time when a country gains freedom from political control by another country independence celebrations the first elections since independence
- 3the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people He values his independence. a woman's financial independence opposite dependence
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