independent · adj
independent (NOT RULED)
B2 An independent country is not governed or ruled by another country.
Dictionary examples:
Tibet, once an independent country, is now part of China. (24.7)
Belize became fully independent from Britain in 1981. (34.1)
independent (NOT HELPED)
B1 not taking help or money from other people
Dictionary examples:
He's so independent, he refuses to use Google Maps and gets lost. (0.0)
She's so independent, she refuses to use recipes when cooking. (0.0)
I'm so independent, I even argue with myself and lose. (0.0)
Grandma's very independent and does all her own shopping and cooking. (28.0)
I've always been financially independent. (36.4)
independent (NOT INFLUENCED)
B2 not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events or things
Dictionary examples:
The group is independent of any political party. (24.6)
an independent inquiry/organization (34.4)