independence
/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/noun
उच्चारण इन्डिपेन्डन्स
स्वतंत्रता, आज़ादी (राजनीतिक)
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[U] ~ (from sb/sth)
freedom from political control by other countries
स्वतंत्रता, आज़ादी (राजनीतिक)
- India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947.
- the War of Independence
- The country celebrates Independence Day with a flag-hoisting at the Red Fort.
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- Many nations gained independence in the twentieth century.
- Leaders spoke of independence from foreign rule in their speeches.
Synonyms freedom self-rule sovereignty
Opposite dependence subjection colonial rule
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[U]
the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions and support yourself without needing help from others
आत्मनिर्भरता, स्वावलंबन, स्वाधीनता
- Her first salary gave her a sense of independence.
- the independence of the judiciary
- Living in a hostel gave Aman a new sense of independence.
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- Older people value their independence at home.
- Financial independence is important for young adults.
Synonyms self-reliance autonomy self-sufficiency
Opposite dependence reliance helplessness
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
independence from sb / sth
Use from for the power or control that someone is free of.
जिस सत्ता या नियंत्रण से मुक्ति हो, उसके लिए 'independence' के बाद from आता है।
- India gained independence from British rule in 1947.
- The judiciary needs independence from the government.
independence of sth
In formal writing, independence of is also used for freedom from influence, especially of a quality or institution.
औपचारिक लेखन में प्रभाव से स्वतंत्रता, विशेषकर किसी गुण या संस्था की, के लिए 'independence of' भी आता है।
- The independence of the press is vital in a democracy.
Independence Day (proper noun)
As a title it takes capital letters and no article; the 15th of August is Independence Day.
शीर्षक के रूप में यह capital letters में लिखा जाता है और इसके साथ article नहीं आता।
- We hoist the flag on Independence Day.
independence (uncountable noun)
It is normally uncountable, so it takes no a/an and no plural s; the related adjective is independent.
यह सामान्यतः uncountable noun है, इसलिए इसके साथ a/an और plural s नहीं आता; संबंधित adjective independent है।
- Financial independence gives young people confidence.
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adjective + independence
financialpoliticaleconomiccompletepersonal
- Financial independence is her biggest goal.
verb + independence
gainwindeclareachievelose
- Many African nations gained independence in the 1960s.
independence + noun
movementstrugglefighterdayreferendum
- Bhagat Singh remains an icon of the independence struggle.
noun + of independence
spiritsensedeclarationdemandwar
- Children develop a sense of independence in adolescence.
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- The colony demanded full independence in the 1940s.
उपनिवेश ने 1940 के दशक में पूर्ण स्वतंत्रता की माँग की।
- College life teaches young people independence.
कॉलेज जीवन युवाओं को आत्मनिर्भरता सिखाता है।
- The Reserve Bank values its independence in policy decisions.
रिज़र्व बैंक नीतिगत निर्णयों में अपनी स्वायत्तता को महत्त्व देता है।
- Radhika's first salary gave her a feeling of independence.
राधिका के पहले वेतन ने उसे आत्मनिर्भरता का अनुभव कराया।
- The Constitution protects the independence of the courts.
संविधान न्यायालयों की स्वतंत्रता की रक्षा करता है।
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✗ India got independence in 15th August 1947.
✓ India got independence on 15th August 1947.
A specific date takes on, not in.
किसी विशेष तारीख के साथ on आता है, in नहीं।
✗ The independences of many countries came after the war.
✓ The independence of many countries came after the war.
Independence is uncountable here, so it has no plural.
यहाँ 'independence' uncountable है, इसलिए इसका plural नहीं बनता।
✗ He wants independence to his parents.
✓ He wants independence from his parents.
The noun takes from for what you are free of.
जिससे मुक्ति चाहिए उसके लिए noun के बाद from आता है, to नहीं।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
freedom self-rule sovereignty self-reliance autonomy self-sufficiency
Antonyms
dependence subjection colonial rule reliance helplessness servitude
AaSpelling
in·de·pen·dence
§Grammar and usage
Independence from.
'independence from' आता है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Independence Day, 15 August; the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
Independence Day, 15 अगस्त; Indian Independence Act, 1947।