independency

in·de·pen·den·cy

noun \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē\

Definition of INDEPENDENCY

1

: independence 1

2

capitalized : the Independent polity or movement

3

: an independent political unit

Examples of INDEPENDENCY

1. <adolescence is typically an awkward time for young people, as they are making the difficult transition from the dependency of childhood to the independency of adulthood>

First Known Use of INDEPENDENCY

circa 1611

Related to INDEPENDENCY

Synonyms: autonomy, independence, freedom, liberty, self-determination, self-governance, self-government, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Antonyms: dependence (also dependance), heteronomy, subjection, unfreedom

Related Words: emancipation, enfranchisement, liberation, manumission, release

Near Antonyms: captivity, enchainment, enslavement, immurement, imprisonment, incarceration, internment, subjugation

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