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.

Derivatives:

independently adv.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.