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independent

Description:

Adjective - Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself.

Sense 1:

Popular: Not relying on others for financial support; self-sufficient.

Sample Sentence: She became independent after starting her own business.

Sense 2:

Local: Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular place or region.

Sample Sentence: The local community celebrates its independence day with a parade.

Sense 3:

Popular: Not influenced or controlled by a political party.

Sample Sentence: He decided to run as an independent candidate in the election.

Sense 4:

Popular: Capable of functioning or operating on its own.

Sample Sentence: The solar power system is independent of the electrical grid.