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Independence (Noun)

Freedom from control or influence of another or others.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The country celebrated its independence from colonial rule with parades and festivities.
She valued her independence and made decisions without consulting her family or friends.
The artist's independence from the mainstream allowed him to create truly innovative and original works.
After years of living with her parents, she finally achieved financial independence and moved into her own apartment.
The singer's independence from the record label gave her the creative freedom to produce music on her own terms.

A city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail.

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The city of Independence was a key starting point for many pioneers heading west on the Oregon Trail.
The city's historic significance as the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail symbolized the nation's quest for independence.
Today, visitors to Independence can explore the historic downtown area and relive the city's role in the westward push for independence.
Many settlers passed through Independence seeking independence from the constraints of East Coast life.
In the mid-1800s, Independence was known as the "Queen of the Trails" and represented the promise of independence for those ambitious enough to stake a claim in the American West.

The successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence".

Nouns denoting natural events.