independent

²independent

noun

Definition of INDEPENDENT

1

capitalized : a sectarian of an English religious movement for congregational autonomy originating in the late 16th century, giving rise to Congregationalists, Baptists, and Friends, and forming one of the major political groupings of the period of Cromwell

2

: one that is independent; especially often capitalized : one that is not bound by or definitively committed to a political party

Examples of INDEPENDENT

1. She registered to vote as an Independent.

First Known Use of INDEPENDENT

1644