independent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
・UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
A2
adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not controlled or ruled by anyone else.
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Thinking for yourself, rather than being influenced by other people.
- Having enough money to live without having to work.
- Owned and run by one person or a small group of people.
- Not belonging to any political party.
- Having enough money to live without working.
- Having enough money to live without working.
noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
- A business that is not owned or controlled by a larger company.
- A private school, not supported by the government.
- A candidate who is not supported by a political party.