independence
1. [ noun ] freedom from control or influence of another or others
Synonyms: independency
Related terms: freedom autonomy autonomy autarky separateness independent dependent
2. [ noun ] the successful ending of the American Revolution
Examples:

"they maintained close relations with England even after independence"

Related terms: victory
3. [ noun ] (government,geography) a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Related terms: city Missouri
Similar spelling:   independency
  independent
  independently
  inadvertence
  inadvertent
  inadvertency