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
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The survey found that Catholics make up 46% to 67% of the adult population in these six countries, and the percentage who are religiously unaffiliated ranges from 12% to 33%.
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Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Another 29% are unaffiliated or support another political party.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Until recently, Pemberton was an unaffiliated voter.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
And former Congressman Greg Lopez is leaving the Republican Party to run for governor as an unaffiliated candidate.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Another 29% are unaffiliated or support another political party.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Until recently, Pemberton was an unaffiliated voter.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
And former Congressman Greg Lopez is leaving the Republican Party to run for governor as an unaffiliated candidate.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Unaffiliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffiliated. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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