American English pronunciation
How to pronounce independents
IPA transcription: [,ɪndɪ'pɛndənts]
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Noun
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a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
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a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
Usage examples
- They were followed by a group of minor parties and independents.
- The remaining seats were won by independents or by smaller parties.
- For this reason, most other schools compete as independents.
- His cabinet consisted of independents.
- No seats were won by minor party candidates or by independents.
- Independents scheduled these first-run programs during prime time and on weekends.
- Four other independents were elected.