Independent and Reliant

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Independent

Independent adjective - Able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help.
Usage example: an independent young man who moved out of his parents' house while still a college student
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Reliant is an antonym for independent.
Nearby Words: independence, independently, independency

Reliant

Reliant adjective - Relying on another for support.
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Independent is an antonym for reliant.
Nearby Words: reliable, reliance
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  • Literature / The Moomins If you read the books in chronological order, you'll notice that he is growing up, becoming more independent and self-reliant.
    Source: Literature / The Moomins
  • The Grigori are a nation unable to adopt a state religion and noted for an independent, self-reliant people.
    Source: Video Game / Fall from Heaven
  • PBS — the closest thing the United States has to a public broadcaster, though stations are largely independent and are heavily reliant on grants and the donations of Viewers Like You.
    Source: Useful Notes / State Broadcaster
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