Meaning & Definition of Independent in English
English⟶
Independent
/ɪndɪpɛndənt/
noun
1. A neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
synonym:
- mugwump,
- independent,
- fencesitter
2. A writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
synonym:
- freelancer,
- freelance,
- free-lance,
- free lance,
- independent,
- self-employed person
adjective
1. Free from external control and constraint
- "An independent mind"
- "A series of independent judgments"
- "Fiercely independent individualism"
synonym:
- independent
2. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
- "An autonomous judiciary"
- "A sovereign state"
synonym:
- autonomous,
- independent,
- self-governing,
- sovereign
3. (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
- "The main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb"
synonym:
- independent,
- main(a)
4. Not controlled by a party or interest group
synonym:
- independent
Examples of using
Mary is a strong, independent woman.
In China there are seven large independent languages spoken by millions people.
In 100 Scotland may become an independent state.