nepriklausomas
Nepriklausomas is a Lithuanian adjective meaning independent or not under external control or affiliation. It is used to describe people, organizations, institutions, or processes that operate without external influence, ownership, or directive from another entity. The term is commonly found in political, media, business, and research contexts, where independence from government, corporate, or partisan control is noted as a quality or condition.
Etymology and form: the word is formed with the prefix ne- added to priklausomas, which derives from
Usage notes: nepriklausomas often implies autonomy from political or economic patrons, but its exact nuance can