Definition of "independent" in English

adjective

1. Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.

2. (politics) Not affiliated with any political party.

   • the independent candidate

3. Providing a comfortable livelihood.

   • an independent property

4. Not subject to bias or influence; self-directing.

   • a man of an independent mind

5. Separate from; exclusive; irrespective.

noun

1. A candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a freethinker, free of a party platform.

2. A neutral or uncommitted person.

3. A small, privately owned business.

4. (sports) A team not affiliated with any league or conference.