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History & Social Studies · Grades 1–2

Independence

noun

The state of being free from outside control; self-government.

Example Sentences

"The United States declared independence from Britain on July 4, 1776."

"Independence Day is a holiday celebrating national freedom."

Synonyms & Related Terms

freedomself-ruleautonomy

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Study Tips

To remember independence, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.