independent
intermediateB1/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ · in-de-pen-dent
Free from outside control; not relying on another's authority.
Meanings
Free from outside control; not relying on another's authority.
باہر کے کنٹرول سے آزاد؛ دوسرے کی اتھارٹی پر انحصار نہ کرنا۔
آزاد
azad
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- independent mind
- independent life
- independent decision
Example Sentences
She leads an independent life, free from her family's influence.
وہ ایک آزاد زندگی گزار رہی ہے، اپنے خاندان کے اثر سے آزاد۔
Woh aik azad zindagi guzar rahi hai, apne khandan ke asar se azad.
An independent thinker often challenges the status quo.
ایک آزاد سوچنے والا اکثر موجودہ حالت کو چیلنج کرتا ہے۔
Aik azad sochne wala aksar maujooda halat ko challenge karta hai.
They want to be an independent nation and make their own choices.
وہ ایک آزاد قوم بننا چاہتے ہیں اور اپنی پسند کے فیصلے کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔
Woh aik azad qoum banna chahte hain aur apni pasand ke faislay karna chahte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an independent person as one who can stand on their own feet.
Visualize a strong tree standing tall and free in an open field.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آزادی کا جوش ہے میرے دل میں، خود مختاری کو پایا ہے میں نے۔
Azadi ka josh hai mere dil mein, Khud mukhtari ko paaya hai maine.
The passion for freedom is in my heart, I have achieved independence.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آزاد رہنا شیر کی مانند ہے۔
Azad rehna sher ki manind hai.
Being independent is like being a lion.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "independens" — not hanging from or relying on another
First known use: 15th century
The word 'independent' has evolved from Latin to Middle English before becoming a part of modern English.