economic independence

[/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/]

nounfeminine

independência econômica

1. The state of being financially self-sufficient and not reliant on others for money or resources

She achieved economic independence by starting her own business.

Ela alcançou a independência econômica ao iniciar seu próprio negócio.

2. A country's ability to sustain its own economy without dependence on other nations

The nation is working toward economic independence from foreign aid.

O país está trabalhando para sua independência econômica da ajuda externa.

3. Financial autonomy and freedom from control by external economic forces

Economic independence allows individuals to make their own choices.

A independência econômica permite que as pessoas façam suas próprias escolhas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

independência econômica

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

independência econômica

Common in business and financial contexts

Rio de Janeiro

independência econômica

Standard usage, may also hear 'autonomia financeira'

Portugal

independência económica

Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 'k'; standard in formal contexts

to stand on one's own feet economically

financial freedom

breaking free from financial constraints

pulling oneself up by one's bootstraps

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