Independent

adjective

,ɪndɪ'pɛndənt

Adjective

free from external control and constraint
“an independent mind”
“a series of independent judgments”
“fiercely independent individualism”
See also:FreeSeparate
(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”
Similar:Main
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
Similar:AutonomousSelf-governingSovereign
not controlled by a party or interest group

a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
Similar:FencesitterMugwump
Type of:Individualist
a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
Similar:Free-lanceFreelance Freelancer
Type of:Worker