independent
n. countablen. a person or group that is not part of a larger organization or political party. You use this for a politician who does not belong to a major group or a company that works on its own.
n. a person, organization, or entity that functions autonomously rather than as part of a larger collective or political party. Often used in political contexts to describe a candidate not affiliated with an established party.
She decided to run for office as an independent.
The local election was won by an independent who promised to focus on community issues rather than party politics.
While the major parties dominated the debate, several independents managed to secure enough votes to influence the final legislative decision on the environmental bill.
Often capitalized when referring to a specific political affiliation or a member of a specific Independent Party.