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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During the Tuesday hearing, Warsh was also repeatedly asked about Fed independence and his ability to silo the unique federal agency from influence from the White House.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
To put it bluntly, originalism itself might not have survived the disaster of abolishing Fed independence.

— Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of independence

Noun

Unlike physical aggression, coercive control operates through monitoring, intimidation, isolation, guilt and restrictions on a partner’s autonomy.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Today, Tibet retains autonomy but remains under political, military, and administrative control from China.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

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