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.