semi-independent
|sem-i-in-de-pend-ent|
/ˌsɛmi-ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
partially autonomous
Etymology
'semi-independent' originates from the prefix 'semi-' meaning 'half' or 'partially' and the word 'independent' from Latin 'independens', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dependere' meant 'to hang from'.
'independens' transformed into the Old French word 'independant', and eventually became the modern English word 'independent'.
Initially, 'independent' meant 'not hanging from something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not relying on others'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
partially independent; having some degree of autonomy but not fully independent.
The region is semi-independent, managing its own local affairs but still under the national government's jurisdiction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41