Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun independence
3 senses of independence
Sense 1
independence, independency -- (freedom from control or influence of another or others)
=> freedom -- (the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints)
Sense 2
independence -- (the successful ending of the American Revolution; "they maintained close relations with England even after independence")
=> victory, triumph -- (a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "a narrow victory"; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "clinched a victory"; "convincing victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense")
Sense 3
Independence -- (a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail)
INSTANCE OF=> city, metropolis, urban center -- (a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city")