independent

US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

A2TOEIC
adj.AdjectiveMaking your own decisions; acting by yourself
Malaysia declared itself an independent country in 1957
n.NounA person not connected to a political party
Mr Brown is running for president as an independent
adj.AdjectiveNot connected with or influenced by something else.
The suspect acted alone, in an independent action.
adj.AdjectiveThinking for yourself, rather than being influenced by other people.
She is an independent thinker.
adj.AdjectiveHaving enough money to live without having to work.
I want to be financially independent.
n.NounSomeone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
She has always been an independent.
n.NounA business that is not owned or controlled by a larger company.
We are a small independent, family-owned business.

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