independent
US /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
UK /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
1.
free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
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The country gained its independent status in 1960.
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She is a strong, independent woman.
2.
not connected with another or with each other; separate.
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These two issues are completely independent of each other.
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The study found no independent evidence to support the claim.
1.
an independent person or body.
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The committee is composed of independents.
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He ran for office as an independent.