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Common collocations with independence in American Collocation

independence noun uncountable

US /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/

complete

absolute
complete
full
genuine
outright
total
true

The nationalist movement demanded complete independence.

not complete

conditional
nominal
relative

The two states had British Governors while retaining their nominal independence.

more

greater
more

At thirteen years plus the child moves towards greater independence.

new or recent

new-found

Leaving family behind can be exciting but also quite stressful as you learn to cope with your new-found independence.

that you have to fight for

hard-won

She was unwilling to give up her hard-won independence.

determined

fierce
sturdy

The stories reflect the unique character of the Yorkshire Dales, and the fierce independence of their inhabitants.

of a particular type

economic
editorial
financial
intellectual
journalistic
judicial
legislative
national
operational
personal
political

The company claims to follow a policy of editorial independence for all its newspapers.

declare independence

assert
declare
proclaim

On November 3, 1903, Panama declared its independence from Colombia.

achieve or have independence

achieve
attain
gain
regain
secure
win

When I gave up my job to become a mum, I didn’t know how I could regain my financial independence.

give independence

give someone
grant someone
recognize
restore

In 1960 Belgium decided to grant its colony independence.

encourage independence

advocate
develop
encourage
foster
increase
maximize
promote
respect
strengthen
support

We work to promote independence and equal opportunities for deaf people.

protect independence

defend
ensure
guarantee
protect
safeguard
uphold

The unions must at all times defend their complete independence from the employers.

reduce independence

compromise
undermine

It would gravely compromise the independence of the organization if its director were appointed by Ministers.

want and try and get independence

call for
demand
fight for
seek
struggle for
want

The main reason she left home was that she was seeking her independence.

value independence

cherish
enjoy
value

Teenagers really value their independence.

keep independence

maintain
preserve
retain

The tenants live in a secure setting, while maintaining their independence in their own apartments.

lose or lack independence

give up
lack
lose
sacrifice

Older people are often fearful of losing their independence.

battle
call
campaign
demand
desire
fight
struggle

The book examines Gandhi’s role in the struggle for Indian independence.