Meanings
The state of being free from the control or influence of others.
دوسروں کے کنٹرول یا اثر سے آزاد ہونے کی حالت۔
آزادی
azādi
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.