INDEPENDENCY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

independency

noun

ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē

Definition of independency

as in independence

the state of being free from the control or power of another 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

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Recent Examples of independency Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency. — Barton Swaim, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021 His seemingly daily attacks on freedom of speech, the independency of the judiciary, the right to vote and other pillars of our constitutional system are bolstered by an intensely loyal fan base. — Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020

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Noun

The agreement would still apply if Greenland eventually chooses independence.

— FARNOUSH AMIRI, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The deal also requires the creation of a board to ensure the editorial independence of CNN and CBS News.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of independence

Noun

The incidents have raised questions about the safeguards needed as AI agents gain greater autonomy and access to the internet and computer systems.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
The North Carolina operation also connected autonomy with regional healthcare logistics.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of autonomy

Noun

The meeting comes days after Carney embraced the prospect of Canada becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control Canada’s markets or undermine its sovereignty.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Denmark and Greenland have stressed that the arrangement will not compromise the island's sovereignty or right to self-determination.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of sovereignty

Noun

As with the freedom argument, this claim hopes to appeal to both the left and the right, for equality of opportunity is a bipartisan political value.

— J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
The upcoming elections, like most elections in Russia, will take place under a climate of pervasive fear and manipulation, not the freedom to exercise a democratic right, according to critics.

— Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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