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independent::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | main |
the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb.
independent::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | autonomous, self-governing, sovereign |
| Derivation | independence |
independent::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Synonyms | fencesitter, mugwump |
| Type of | individualist |
independent::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Synonyms | free-lance, free lance, freelance, freelancer, self-employed person |
| Type of | worker |
independent::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | independence, independency |
an independent mind.
a series of independent judgments.
fiercely independent individualism.
independent::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | independence |
Examples of independents
independents
Independents, now a fifth of the electorate, will be decisive in any close race.
From the sacbee.com
Can't you see the fracture growing with independents and even the Democrat base?
From the freep.com
Republicans are much less apt than Democrats or independents to see it that way.
From the abcnews.go.com
Two independents who usually vote with the Democrats also supported the measure.
From the sacbee.com
That number rises to 39 percent for independents and 62 percent for Republicans.
From the cnn.com
Independents and secular forces bemoan their lack of resources and organization.
From the sltrib.com
Ominously for mainstream parties, most of these leaders are fierce independents.
From the time.com
In the event the budget squeaked through with support from several independents.
From the economist.com
The dropoff in support among political independents has been particularly steep.
From the washingtonpost.com
- Free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism"
- Mugwump: a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
- Autonomous: (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state"
- Freelancer: a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
- (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"
- Not controlled by a party or interest group
- Independent is the second studio album by Nigerian R&B Superstar Faze, released on October 5, 2006. The album has gained the tag of being 'THE MOST SOLD ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2007' as well as the most sold Faze album to date.
- Superficial is the debut album of American pop singer and television personality Heidi Montag. The album took three years to complete. Musically, it incorporates elements of synthpop, dance and teen pop. The album was released independently and digital-only.
- In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do not feel that any major party addresses. ...
