independent /?nd?pend?nt/
1 ADJ Something that is independent exists, happen, or act separately from other people or thing.
2 ADJ Someone who is independent does not rely on other people.
3 ADJ An independent school, broadcasting company or other organization does not receive money from the government.
4 ADJ Independent countries and state are not ruled by other countries and have their own governments.
5 ADJ ATTRIB An independent inquiry or opinion is held by people who are not involved in a situation and so are able to make a fair judgement.
6 NC An independent is someone who is elected to parliament but who is not affiliated to a particular party, or who has not been chosen by their party as the official candidate for election.