independent.
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.
Meaning & usage
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.
Not affiliated with any political party.
the independent candidate
Providing a comfortable livelihood.
an independent property
Not subject to bias or influence; self-directing.
a man of an independent mind
Separate from; exclusive; irrespective.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English independent, equivalent to in- + dependent. Compare French indépendant.
A candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a freethinker, free of a party platform.
A neutral or uncommitted person.
A small, privately owned business.
A team not affiliated with any league or conference.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English independent, equivalent to in- + dependent. Compare French indépendant.
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