independent

US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

A2

adjective

  • Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
  • Making your own decisions; acting by yourself

noun

  • A person not connected to a political party
  • A person not connected to a political party

Examples

Travelling in Asia has made her a lot more independent.

Many disabled people are fiercely independent.