This is the 3435th most frequent Korean word.
독립적인
Independent.
Here, '독립적인' is used as an adjective to describe a characteristic of a person, meaning 'independent'.
그는 독립적인 성격을 가지고 있다.
He has an independent personality.
'독립적인' modifies '사고' (thinking), indicating the type of thinking that is self-reliant and autonomous.
독립적인 사고를 키우는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to cultivate independent thinking.
'독립적인' describes '생활' (lifestyle), characterizing it as self-sufficient and not dependent on others.