1. without being influenced or controlled by others; on one’s own
2. separately from something else; not in connection with

Examples

• She decided to work independently rather than join a large company.
• The two researchers arrived at the same conclusion independently.
• He learned to live independently after moving away from home.
• Each department operates independently of the others.
• The students were asked to complete the project independently.
• The investigation was conducted independently by an outside agency.
• She thinks independently and doesn’t follow popular opinions.