{
    "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."
}