unaffiliated

adjective

un·​af·​fil·​i·​at·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce unaffiliated (audio)
Synonyms of unaffiliatednext
: 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

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Our poll reports 66% of unaffiliated voters disapprove of Trump’s job in the White House, versus just a 31% approval rating. Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025 In North Carolina voters must register unaffiliated or as a member of a political party to vote in that party’s primary. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025 Another 55,000 people are unaffiliated voters. Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Dec. 2025 Registered student organizations can host events on campus, along with a litany of other privileges not granted to unaffiliated groups. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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