Also means
to free from dependence
Usage Note
Independizar is typically used reflexively (independizarse) to describe gaining independence — a country, a young adult leaving home, or a business splitting from a parent company. The spelling change z → c applies before e: independice, independicé.
Examples
"Quiere independizarse de sus padres este año."
Natural Translation
He wants to become independent from his parents this year.
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