INDEPENDENT


Meaning of INDEPENDENT in English

adj. & n.

adj. 1 a (often foll. by of) not depending on authority or control. b self-governing. 2 a not depending on another person for one's opinion or livelihood. b (of income or resources) making it unnecessary to earn one's living. 3 unwilling to be under an obligation to others. 4 Polit. not belonging to or supported by a party. 5 not depending on something else for its validity, efficiency, value, etc. (independent proof). 6 (of broadcasting, a school, etc.) not supported by public funds. 7 (Independent) hist. Congregational.

n. 1 a person who is politically independent. 2 (Independent) hist. a Congregationalist. independently adv.

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.