A2 — Elementaryadjective
indipendente
independent, self-sufficient
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
autonomoliberoautosufficientesovranoemancipato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
dipendentesubordinatovincolatocontrollatosottomesso
Usage note
'Autonomo' is close but often used in institutional contexts (autonomous region). 'Emancipato' implies liberation from constraints. 'Indipendente' is the most neutral term.
Example
"A vent'anni ha scelto di vivere in modo completamente indipendente."
"At twenty she chose to live completely independently."
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