ETYM Cf. French indépendance.
1. Freedom from control or influence of another or others; SYN. independency.
2. The successful ending of the American Revolution.

1. A city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail.
2. City in Iowa (USA); zip code 50644.
3. City in Kansas (USA); zip code 67301.
4. City in Kentucky (USA); zip code 41051.
5. City in Minnesota (USA).
6. City in Ohio (USA); zip code 44131.
7. City in Oregon (USA); zip code 97351.
8. City in Wisconsin (USA); zip code 54747.
9. Town in Louisiana (USA); zip code 70443.
10. Town in Virginia (USA); zip code 24348.
City in W Missouri, US; Industries include steel, Portland cement, petroleum refining, and flour milling. President Harry S Truman was raised here, and it is the site of the Truman Library and Museum.