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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSelf-independent
/ˌsɛlf.ɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relies entirely on one's own resources, abilities, or judgment; completely autonomous and self-sufficient.
"She built a thriving business while remaining entirely self-independent from outside investors." - 2
Free from external control, influence, or the authority of others.
"The community strives to be self-independent in its energy production and local governance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound formed from the English prefix 'self-', originating from Old Germanic roots meaning 'one's own person', and 'independent', derived from the Latin 'independens', combining 'in-' (not) and 'dependere' (to hang down, depend). First appearing in modern socio-political and psychological discourse, it emphasizes complete autonomy and self-reliance without external control or financial backing.
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autonome
Transliteration: o-tɔ-nɔm
"Il est devenu complètement autonome après ses études."
selbständig
Transliteration: zɛlpstˌʃtɛndɪç
"Sie ist eine sehr selbständige junge Frau."
indipendente
Transliteration: in.di.penˈdɛn.te
"Vuole essere economicamente indipendente."
independiente
Transliteration: in.de.pɛnˈdjen.te
"Busca un estilo de vida completamente independiente."
independente
Transliteration: ĩ.de.pẽˈdẽ.tʃi
"Ele prefere viver de forma independente."
आत्मनिर्भर
Transliteration: aatmanirbhar
"देश को हर क्षेत्र में आत्मनिर्भर होना चाहिए।"
独立自主
Transliteration: dúlì zìzhǔ
"年轻人应当学会独立自主。"
자립적인
Transliteration: jaripjeogin
"그들은 자립적인 삶을 살고 있다."
自立した
Transliteration: jiritsu shita
"彼女は完全に自立した生活を送っている。"
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