Independence
Definition
Independence refers to the state of being free from outside control or influence. It often involves self-governance and the ability to make decisions without interference.
Analogy
Imagine you are a teenager who has just turned 18. You are now legally an adult and have the freedom to make your own decisions, live on your own, and be independent from your parents' authority.
Related terms
Decolonization: The process by which colonies or territories gain independence from their colonial rulers.
Self-determination: The right of people to choose their own political status and make decisions about their own future.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself independently without external interference.
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