independence

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the successful ending of the American Revolution

   they maintained close relations with England even after independence

2. 2
   noun

   The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.

   In 1947, India gained independence from the British Empire.

3. 3
   noun

   freedom from control or influence of another or others

4. 4
   noun

   The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

5. 5
   name

   A number of places in the United States:

Etymology

From French indépendance. Analyzable as in- + de- + pend + -ence or in- + dependence.