independent
- Being able to support oneself without relying on others, such as parents or relatives
- Not being part of or associated with a larger entity or group
- Not being reliant on or influenced by another thing or event
- John's goal was to become financially independent after college.
- The bakery remained independent and refused to join the national chain of stores.
- The judge made an independent decision, unswayed by the recent media coverage.
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