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independence
This word carries a strong sense of liberation and autonomy. When applied to nations, it evokes images of sovereignty, borders, and the breaking of chains. It is a highly positive term associated with power and self-determination. On a personal level, it shifts toward self-reliance and maturity. It describes the psychological transition from being cared for or directed by others to taking full responsibility for one's own life and choices.
Uncountable when referring to the general concept of freedom or self-reliance. Countable when referring to a specific instance of a nation gaining sovereignty, such as the independence of several African colonies.