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{
"term": "independence",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"ox5000": true,
"cefr": "b2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "freedom from political control by other countries",
"sensetop": "independence (from somebody/something)",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816."
},
{
"text": "He led us in our struggle for national independence."
},
{
"text": "Independence came to the British colonial territories in Africa in the late fifties and early sixties."
},
{
"text": "The army is committed to ensuring the independence of the country."
},
{
"text": "They have agreed to recognize the breakaway republic's independence."
},
{
"text": "the American War of Independence"
},
{
"text": "An overwhelming majority voted in favour of independence for the region."
},
{
"text": "The tiny republic has taken another step towards independence."
},
{
"text": "There has been international recognition for the island's declaration of independence."
},
{
"text": "They were both supporters of the independence movement."
}
],
"topics": ["Politics"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["great", "fierce", "complete"],
"… of independence": ["degree", "measure"],
"verb + independence": ["have", "lack", "enjoy"],
"independence + verb": ["come"],
"independence + noun": ["day", "celebrations", "movement"],
"preposition": [
"at independence",
"independence from",
"independence of"
],
"phrases": [
"a call for independence",
"a declaration of independence",
"a lack of independence"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "the time when a country gains freedom from political control by another country",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "independence celebrations"
},
{
"text": "the first elections since independence"
},
{
"text": "Namibia became a full member of the UN at independence."
},
{
"text": "The drama is set in India at the time of independence."
},
{
"text": "Malaysia celebrates its independence day on 31st August."
},
{
"text": "The party have dominated since independence in 1980."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["great", "fierce", "complete"],
"… of independence": ["degree", "measure"],
"verb + independence": ["have", "lack", "enjoy"],
"independence + verb": ["come"],
"independence + noun": ["day", "celebrations", "movement"],
"preposition": [
"at independence",
"independence from",
"independence of"
],
"phrases": [
"a call for independence",
"a declaration of independence",
"a lack of independence"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "He values his independence."
},
{
"text": "Financial independence was imprortant to her."
},
{
"text": "Doing work experience gave me a sense of independence."
},
{
"text": "I didn't appreciate my new-found independence, but instead felt lonely."
},
{
"text": "Parents should encourage independence in their children."
},
{
"text": "She displayed independence in choosing a career different from that of her parents."
},
{
"text": "He doesn't want to lose his hard-won independence."
},
{
"text": "She had a fierce independence of spirit."
},
{
"text": "The car became a symbol of independence."
},
{
"text": "Young people have more independence these days."
},
{
"text": "Some people have questioned the independence of the inspectors."
},
{
"text": "The council's relative independence of the government means it can negotiate its own agreements."
},
{
"text": "The proposals are seen as a potential threat to judicial independence."
},
{
"text": "Conflicts of interest might compromise the auditor's independence."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["great", "fierce", "complete"],
"… of independence": ["degree", "measure"],
"verb + independence": ["have", "lack", "enjoy"],
"independence + verb": ["come"],
"independence + noun": ["day", "celebrations", "movement"],
"preposition": [
"at independence",
"independence from",
"independence of"
],
"phrases": [
"a call for independence",
"a declaration of independence",
"a lack of independence"
]
}
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/",
"audio": "in/independence/independence__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/",
"audio": "in/independence/independence__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "mid 17th cent.: from independent, partly on the pattern of French indépendance."
}