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independence (oh)



political freedom from control by the government of another country
independence from
::Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960.
::Lithuania was the first of the Soviet republics to declare independence (=officially state its independence) .
the time when a country becomes politically independent
::The country has made great advances since independence.
the freedom and ability to make your own decisions in life, without having to ask other people for permission, help, or money
::ways of helping old people maintain their independence
::Having a job gives you financial independence .