SELF-DEPENDENCE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

self-dependence

noun

ˌself-di-ˈpen-dən(t)s

Definition of self-dependence

as in independence

the ability to care for one's self encouraged her children to develop self-dependence at a relatively early age a level of self-dependence rarely seen in teens

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Recent Examples of self-dependence As Locke put it in his essay, this was a period of renewal, of self-respect, and of self-dependence among Black people. — Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2024

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Specialists there help adults and children recover their independence after brain and spinal injuries, stroke or neurological conditions, according to a statement on Tuesday.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
The nomination is still in flux, but was that a meaningful sign of GOP independence?

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of independence

Noun

This slows down decision-making, reduces autonomy, and distances employees from meaningful work.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The program emphasizes advancements in autonomy, commerciality, and hybrid power integration, and incorporates innovative features such as voice control to enhance Soldier‑system interaction.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

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