Definition

1. Noun:
   • Freedom from control or influence of another or others: The state or quality of being independent; self-government or autonomy.

Usage

• "Independency" is a formal noun used to describe the condition of a person, organization, or nation being free from external control, authority, or support. It is synonymous with "independence" and is often used in political, philosophical, or personal contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The colony fought for its independency from the empire. (The colony fought to be free from the empire's rule.)
  • Financial independency is a crucial goal for many young adults. (Being free from relying on others for money is a key goal.)
  • The artist valued her creative independency above commercial success. (The artist prized her freedom from external creative influence.)

Advanced Usage

• "Declare independency": To formally announce freedom from another's control.
  • The region's leaders moved to declare independency.
• "Spirit of independency": Refers to a prevailing attitude or principle of self-reliance.
  • The pioneer settlers were known for their spirit of independency.

Variants and Related Words

• Independent (adj): Not influenced or controlled by others; self-reliant.
  • She is a very independent thinker.
• Independence (n): The more common variant, identical in meaning to "independency".
  • The country celebrated its Independence Day.

Synonyms

• Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government.
• Self-sufficiency: The ability to supply one's own needs.
• Self-reliance: Reliance on one's own powers and resources.
• Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority, especially of a state.

Notes on Usage

• "Independency" is less frequently used in modern English than its synonym "independence." It can sometimes sound archaic or formal. In contemporary usage, "independence" is almost always preferred, especially in common phrases (e.g., "declaration of independence"). "Independency" may still be found in historical texts or for stylistic variation.

Noun

1. freedom from control or influence of another or others