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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But the truth is that, for years, unaffiliated individuals have flocked to the border as a playground for practicing military-style tactics, and are eager to get in on the action.
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Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
Elevate will handle both primary and secondary ticket sales, preventing unaffiliated brokers from undermining sales and devaluing tickets.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
If a Democratic senator resigns, for instance, the special election held later will be open only to Democratic or unaffiliated voters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
In contrast, Christians of color, non-Christian groups, and the religiously unaffiliated overwhelmingly view him as a dangerous authoritarian figure.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
Elevate will handle both primary and secondary ticket sales, preventing unaffiliated brokers from undermining sales and devaluing tickets.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
If a Democratic senator resigns, for instance, the special election held later will be open only to Democratic or unaffiliated voters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
In contrast, Christians of color, non-Christian groups, and the religiously unaffiliated overwhelmingly view him as a dangerous authoritarian figure.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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“Unaffiliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffiliated. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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