independentpeople
nounUK /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈpiːpəl/
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈpipəl/
People who can do things on their own without needing help.
The independent people in the village built their own houses and grew their own food.
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2. People who make their own choices and are not controlled by others.
Independent people often choose their own path in life.
3. People who are not ruled or governed by another group or country.
The independent people celebrated their freedom after the war.
4. People who think for themselves and do not just follow the crowd.
Independent people ask questions before they agree with everyone else.