Synonyms for

Independents

Verb / ˌɪndɪˈpendʌnts / Another word for independents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Individuals who are not affiliated with a political party or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

fencesitter mugwump freelancer independent freelance selfemployedperson nonpartisan unaffiliated neutral nonaligned autonomous self-governing self-ruling free sovereign self-determining self-legislating self-reliant self-sufficient solitary uncontrolled unregimented unrestricted freethinking individualistic maverick

Synonyms by register

Formal

nonconformist maverick individualist unaffiliated

Informal

lone wolf outsider stand-alone free agent

Literary

solitary unfettered

Antonyms

dependent subordinate attached affiliated allied connected reliant

Common collocations

  • political independents
  • independent voter
  • independent contractor
  • independent film
  • independent study
  • independent variable
  • independent thinking
  • independent spirit

Word family

noun independence
adjective independent
adverb independently

Usage note

Often used in politics to refer to voters not affiliated with a major party. Can also refer to individuals or entities acting autonomously.

Example sentences

  1. Many people believe that independents hold the balance of power in American politics.
  2. An independent candidate has never won a U.S. presidential election.
  3. She decided to register as an independent voter.
  4. The independent candidate promised to lower taxes.
  5. The state has a large number of independent voters.

Quotes

  • I am running for president as an independent because I am tired of the dysfunction in Washington.
  • Independents are the largest and fastest-growing segment of the American electorate.
  • I think that independents are the future of American politics.

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