Definition

The state of being free from the control or influence of others; self-governance or autonomy.

Example

The country declared its independency after years of colonial rule.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of independency in different cultures.

That sounds interesting! What did you find out?

It’s fascinating how some places really value their independency over everything else.

Absolutely! It really shapes their identity and history.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Independency is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "dependere" (meaning to hang from or rely on). The word describes a state of not relying on or being controlled by something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') relying on something ('dependere') — that's why independency means a state of not being dependent.

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