unaffiliated

adjective

un·​af·​fil·​i·​at·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce unaffiliated (audio)
: not closely associated with, belonging to, or subordinate to another : not affiliated
The hospital is unaffiliated with the university.
unaffiliated voters

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He is registered as an unaffiliated voter and does not appear to have a prior criminal record. Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025 Robinson is registered as an unaffiliated voter and does not appear to have a prior criminal record. Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025 But an unaffiliated candidate, Lia White, is trying to get enough signatures to get on the general election ballot in the district. Mary Ramsey updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 The Democrats' hole only deepened among unaffiliated voters, the largest voting bloc in the state. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unaffiliated

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unaffiliated was in 1849

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“Unaffiliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffiliated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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