independence

considerable, great

complete, full, total

relative

The small business had only relative independence since the bank controlled most of its decisions.

nominal

genuine, real, true

de facto

The small region enjoyed de facto independence even though it remained officially part of the country.

continued/continuing, growing

hard-won

local, national

academic, economic, editorial, financial, judicial, personal, political, professional

degree, measure

have

Teenagers who live away from home have greater independence than those who stay with their parents.

lack

enjoy, value

She enjoyed her independence after moving into her own apartment last year.

display, show

The teenager showed independence by deciding to study art instead of medicine.

assert

She decided to assert her independence by moving into her own apartment after college.

achieve, gain, win

India gained independence from British rule in 1947.

bring (about)

The new government's policies gradually brought independence to regions that had long depended on central control.

declare, proclaim

ensure, maintain, preserve, retain, sustain

The new government worked hard to maintain independence from foreign influence.

give up, lose

He gave up his independence when he moved back in with his parents after college.

regain, restore

encourage, promote

Teachers promote independence by letting students solve problems on their own.

undermine

Constant criticism from her parents began to undermine Sarah's independence as a young adult.

seek

call for, demand

vote for

give sb/sth, grant sb/sth

recognize

Many countries decided to recognize the small nation's independence after years of struggle.

come

After years of struggle, independence finally came to the nation in 1960.

day

celebrations

movement

struggle

at ~

When India gained independence at independence, it faced many challenges in building a new nation.

~ from

The small nation celebrated its hard-won independence from colonial rule.

~ of

The school values its independence of the local government so it can make its own decisions.

a declaration of independence, a lack of independence, the loss of independence, a sign/symbol of independence

Getting your first job is often a sign of independence for young adults.

the struggle for independence, a war of independence

Many countries in Africa fought long wars of independence against colonial powers in the twentieth century.