Word
unaffiliated
Phoneticsun·af·fil·i·at·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ənəˈfɪɫiˌeɪtɪd/
UK/ʌnɐfˈɪlɪˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. not connected to or part of a group, organization, or political party. You use this to describe someone who stands alone or is independent.
adj. not connected to, associated with, or a member of a specific group, organization, or political party. Often used to describe independent candidates or neutral entities.
Examples
“He is an unaffiliated candidate running for mayor.”
“The local chapter of the union is unaffiliated with the national organization to maintain its own unique policies.”
“While many small businesses are part of a larger franchise, this particular shop remains unaffiliated, allowing it to retain full creative control over its product line and customer service approach.”
Examples
simple
“He is an unaffiliated candidate running for mayor.”
contextual
“The local chapter of the union is unaffiliated with the national organization to maintain its own unique policies.”
complex
“While many small businesses are part of a larger franchise, this particular shop remains unaffiliated, allowing it to retain full creative control over its product line and customer service approach.”
Real-World Examples
“Because the fraternity is still recognized by its national organization, it is able to operate as a fraternity chapter unaffiliated with the university, UW-Madison said.” “Kidder/Yale University Art Gallery/Wikimedia Commons By many measures, Americans are growing less religious : Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%.” Etymology
From un- + affiliate + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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