independent
Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
The English word “independent” has 9 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.
- Not affiliated with any political party.
- Providing a comfortable livelihood.
- Not subject to bias or influence; self-directing.
- Separate from; exclusive; irrespective.
noun
- 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.
Etymology
From Middle English independent, equivalent to in- + dependent. Compare French indépendant.
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