(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) Able to function or operate independently
“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.”
Differing from or in conflict with each other
Of being a once-off event or situation
Free of commitments or obligations
Working for oneself, rather than for an employer
Performed by an individual without assistance
Working for oneself, rather than for an employer
Based on individual opinion or experience
Done deliberately through one's own volition after thorough consideration
Exclusively allocated to or intended for a particular purpose
Able to be separated
Something obtained or achieved independently
Not connected with or relevant to something
Not controlled or restrained in any way
Not interacting with or communicating with and reacting with other entities
Independent of external influences
Engaged in conflict or opposition to an established government or leader
Possessing financial wealth
Egotistically obsessed with oneself
Worthy of great respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
From, or related to, a subgroup that does not form a numerical majority
Determined or passionate in one's beliefs, interests or endeavors
A person unlike most others
A person hired to do a job on a business contract
A person who takes part in a rebellion
By oneself, without help from others
Alone or isolated in time, place, or position
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