English Dictionary

independent

/ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

adj

Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free. / (politics) Not affiliated with any political party. / Providing a comfortable livelihood.

She is an independent woman who doesn't rely on anyone.

意味（1）

Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.

Niinisto pointed out that he had already told Putin at their first meeting in 2012 that “each independent nation would maximize its own security.”

Niinisto pointed out that he had already told Putin at their first meeting in 2012 that “each independent nation would maximize its own security.” “That is still the case. By joining NATO, Finland will strengthen its own security and assume its responsibilities. It is not something away from anybody,” Niinisto said.

意味（2）

(politics) Not affiliated with any political party.

the independent candidate

意味（3）

Providing a comfortable livelihood.

an independent property

意味（4）

Not subject to bias or influence; self-directing.

a man of an independent mind

意味（5）

Separate from; exclusive; irrespective.

That obligation in general, under which we conceive ourselves bound to obey a law, independent of those resources which the law provides for its own enforcement.