unaffiliated

adjective

un·​af·​fil·​i·​at·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd 

: not closely associated with, belonging to, or subordinate to another : not affiliated

The hospital is unaffiliated with the university.

unaffiliated voters

Examples of unaffiliated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Wadhams says unaffiliated voters who are tired of one-party rule in Colorado could shake up the Republican primary for governor. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 27 June 2026

The Pew survey found religiously unaffiliated Americans – those who identify as atheist, agnostic or nothing in particular – were least likely to support religious expression in public schools, with 59% saying teachers should not be allowed to lead students in prayer at all. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 June 2026

And for the first time since 2018 — the first election season where unaffiliated voters could participate in party primaries — both parties have contests for statewide office. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 June 2026

When the primary was held in mid-May, only Republican voters - or unaffiliated voters who opted for a GOP ballot - were eligible to weigh in, precluding Cassidy from benefitting from crossover support. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unaffiliated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated