independent
adjective
uk/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ usnot influenced or controlled by the government or another organization:
independent of sth/sb The commission must remain independent of political control.
completely/fully/totally independent The charity is completely independent of government.
The agency is an independent body which monitors standards in the industry.
an independent adviser/auditor/expert
independent report/study/research
POLITICS
not governed or ruled by another country:
an independent nation/state/country
independent from sth/sb Mexico became independent from Spain in 1821.
COMMERCE
not part of a larger group of companies:
The association represents independent retailers.
an independent business/firm/store
The band signed with an independent label.
a leading independent producer of television programmes
privately financed and not receiving money from the government:
pupils from state and independent schools
not taking help or money from other people:
financially/economically independent
not involved in a situation so able to judge it fairly:
It's important to seek independent advice.
independent
noun [ C ]
uk/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ us COMMERCE
a business that does not belong to a larger company or group:
The industry ranges from large retailers to small independents.