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nonaffiliated

nonaffiliated

6.5
A person not connected to any group, organization, or political party
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnəˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd/
translation icon : no afiliado
  • Many young voters now identify as nonaffiliated rather than joining a political party.

Examples

  • As a nonaffiliated, she preferred to stay out of political debates.

  • As a nonaffiliated, he often shares his thoughts on current events without the bias of party loyalty.

  • The club welcomed both members and nonaffiliated guests to the event.

  • He is a nonaffiliated voter in the upcoming election.

  • Many nonaffiliated individuals attended the rally.

  • She is a nonaffiliated voter who chooses to participate in elections without aligning with a specific political party.

  • The organization held a meeting that was open to nonaffiliated individuals to encourage diverse viewpoints.

Synonyms

independent
vsnonaffiliated
122 3.6

A person who does not belong to any political party

is broader meaning no formal connection with any organization or group
nonmember
vsnonaffiliated
4 3.4

Someone who does not belong to a club or group

is broader covering no ties to any organization group or political party
nonpartisan
vsnonaffiliated
1 6.3

A person who does not support any political party

is broader covering absence of ties to any organization beyond politics

Antonyms

1.0

An organization that belongs to a larger group, for example a country in the United Nations

How Affiliated

member
1.0
associate
533 3.2
independent
122 3.6
nonaffiliated
6.5

Surface Forms

nonaffiliated singular

Morphology

nonaffiliated = affiliated (transparent) = non + affiliate + ed

Adding the negative prefix 'non-' to 'affiliated' yields the expected meaning of not being connected with a group or organization.

Etymology

Nonaffiliated as a noun uses the same parts: non- 'not' and affiliate 'to belong to a group'. So, a nonaffiliated is a person who is 'not a member' of any organization or party.