"Independent" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Independent refers to something or someone that is not dependent on others for support, direction, or control. It can also imply a sense of autonomy, self-sufficiency, and freedom to make one's own decisions.
Independency refers to the state of being independent, which means having freedom from the control of others. It also implies having the ability to make one's own decisions and take one's own actions, without being dependent on others.