1) the act of growing up
2) a country under control from america.
1) im 15 now, i should have some gawd damned independence
2) the blown up, crater like country got its independence in 2003.
by ben ross January 22, 2004
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Someone who doesn't ask for help because they know it will never get done unless he or she does it themselves, its best to be Independent because then you know its going to be done right.
me: Hey Alex im in a rush, can you do me a favor and copy these papers and use each side of the paper?

Alex: yea no problem.

me: ALEX!!!! i said use each side of the paper......

Alex: oh i thought u said DON'T use each side of the paper. sorry

me: this is why my family raised me to be Independent....
by 3s3P3ngu1n0 December 17, 2010
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When you can depend on yourself and not need anyone. Originated from KennyHoopz
I love when a girl is independability.
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A personal quality or condition that involves: being extremely independent,

periodically stubborn, and intent on complete self-sufficiency to the fullest

extent possible.
Corey has a severe case of independency; he shaved his dog instead of going to a groomer.
by Lizappointed June 16, 2013
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To not live at your parents house or have them pay your phone bill.
Carla is not independent, she still lives with her parents AND they pay her phone bill.
by 1016 March 6, 2017
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a positive word many people use to describe someone who is self-sufficient and doesn't need others to think or do things for them, but the person is also self-centered and keeps friendliness at an arms length.
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by waspcoloredstain January 15, 2014
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A term used as camouflage by the timid and cowardly to hide their true political affiliation. Statistically, independents vote more reliably for parties they "lean towards" than actual party members. To call oneself an independent is to scream, "please don't hate me".
That guy calls himself a "democratic-leaning" independent, but he votes for Democrats every single time. Like we can't tell what he truly is; he's an idiot!
by Murray Rothbard January 25, 2006
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