Definition of Independent

not influenced or controlled by others

Examples of Independent in a sentence

The independent school district is completely separate from other schools in the area.  🔊

Wanting to be independent of her parents, the young woman got a job and moved out of her childhood home.  🔊

After the revolution, the colonies were independent and free from British control.  🔊

An independent medical examiner was used so that the family could be sure results were accurate and not influenced by state pressure.  🔊

Independent investigations into the crime are taking place since the initial investigators seem to have a conflict of interest.  🔊

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