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independence

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/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ · in-de-pen-dence

The state of being free from the control or influence of others.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being free from the control or influence of others.

دوسروں کے کنٹرول یا اثر سے آزاد ہونے کی حالت۔

آزادی

azādi

Formal: خودمختاری

Synonyms

freedomlibertyautonomyآزادیآزاد حیثیتخود مختاری

Antonyms

dependencesubjugationservitudeانحصارغلامیحصار

Common Collocations

  • national independence
  • declare independence
  • struggle for independence

Example Sentences

The country fought for its independence from colonial rule.

ملک نے نوآبادیاتی حکمرانی سے آزادی کے لیے جنگ لڑی۔

Mulak ne nawabadiati hakmaraani se azadi ke liye jang ladi.

Many nations celebrate their independence day with parades.

بہت سے ممالک اپنے یوم آزادی کو جلوسوں کے ساتھ مناتے ہیں۔

Bohat se mulak apne yaum-e-azadi ko jaluson ke saath manate hain.

Independence is a vital aspect of human rights.

آزادی انسانی حقوق کا ایک اہم پہلو ہے۔

Azadi insani haqooq ka aik aham pehlu hai.

Easily Confused With

interdependence:Interdependence refers to the mutual reliance between entities, while independence refers to being self-reliant.

Word Family

independent
adjectiveآزاد
independently
adverbآزادانہ طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Independence can be remembered as 'I depend on myself.'

Picture a solo traveler exploring new lands, symbolizing autonomy.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چاہیے موجزے کی طرح آزادی، خودمختاری کی صورت میں ہو ہر ایک شوق۔

Chahiye maujza ki tarah azādi, Khud mukhtari ki soorat mein ho har aik shauq.

Like a miracle, independence is required, It should exist in every passion as autonomy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آزادی میں ہی خوشی ہے۔

Azādi mein hi khushi hai.

Happiness lies in independence.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "independentia" — freedom, unimpeded

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved through Old French and Middle English, originally referring to the state of being free from control or influence.