independents
n. countablen. people or organizations that work on their own and are not part of a larger group. In politics, these are voters or politicians who do not belong to a specific party.
n. individuals or entities that maintain autonomy from larger organizations, affiliations, or political parties. Often refers to voters who do not consistently align with a single political platform.
Many independents decided the outcome of the local election.
The film festival showcases work from small independents rather than major Hollywood studios.
Political analysts are closely monitoring how independents in swing states will react to the latest economic data, as their lack of party loyalty makes them a critical demographic.
Usually used in the plural to refer to a group of people or companies; when referring to a single person, use 'an independent'.