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Meaning
Adj
●
Not
dependent
; not
contingent
or
depending on
something else
; free.
●
In Politics:
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.
●
In Sports:
A team not
affiliated
with any
league
or conference.
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Origin
independent
English
dependent
English
in-
English
in
Latin
in-
Latin
in-
Middle English (1100-1500)
in-
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
in
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
Synonyms
Autonomous
Free
Self-Standing
Standalone
Freestanding
Freelance
Independant
Unconnected
Self-Reliant
Absolute
Antonyms
Contingent
Dependent
Related
Impartial
Active
Unbiased
Representative
Apolitical
Conservative
Democratic
Irrespective
Distinct
Inclusive
Intelligent
Separate
Progressive
Agnostic
Different
Individual
Competent
Supportive
Observer
Conscious
Neutral
Aware
Internationalist
Interdependent
Association
Cooperative
Cognizant
Stable
Variable
Capable
Responsive
Dynamic
Autonomy
Strong
Official
Egalitarian
Successful
Consistent
Determination
Specific
Academic
Reliant
Variables
Actor
Responsible
Expert
Functional
Transparent
Professional
Sensitive
Institution
Unique
Australian
Isolated
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