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Prepositions with nouns

Using prepositions with independence

Independence often appears with for in phrases about support or struggle. Of independence usually belongs to a larger noun phrase such as declaration of independence.

Quick answer

Independence with of and for

Use for independence when talking about support, movements, or campaigns. Use of independence after another noun that describes independence itself, such as declaration of independence or loss of independence.

The group campaigned for independence from colonial rule.
They celebrated the declaration of independence every year.
Many citizens feared the loss of independence.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for independence

Supporting or seeking independence

Use for independence with actions, campaigns, or arguments supporting freedom or self-rule.

Thousands marched for independence.
The party continued its fight for independence.
2
of independence

Describing independence through another noun

Use of independence after nouns such as declaration, idea, symbol, or loss.

The country marked the anniversary of the declaration of independence.
Citizens worried about the loss of independence in the courts.
3
independence from + noun

Showing freedom from control

Use independence from to name the thing or authority someone is free from.

The region sought independence from the empire.
Financial independence from family support can take years.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for independence
a movement for independence
supporting or aiming at independence
of independence
the value of independence
independence as the topic or quality in a larger phrase
independence from + noun
independence from foreign control
freedom from outside influence
independence to + verb
She has the independence to make her own decisions.
enough freedom or confidence to do something

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of independence without a governing noun

Of independence normally follows another noun.

✕ The people demanded of independence. ✓ The people demanded independence.

Using for independence after descriptive nouns

After nouns like declaration or loss, use of independence.

✕ the declaration for independence ✓ the declaration of independence

Omitting from after independence

Use independence from to name what someone is free from.

✕ economic independence foreign aid ✓ economic independence from foreign aid

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The activists campaigned ___ independence.
2. The museum displayed the declaration ___ independence.
3. She wanted independence ___ her parents.

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Frequently asked questions

Is for independence common in political contexts?

Yes. It is widely used for campaigns, protests, and movements seeking self-rule.

Can I say independence of a country?

Yes. Independence of a country is grammatical when independence is the topic of discussion.

What does independence from mean?

It describes freedom from control, influence, or support.

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