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INDEPENDENTS

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Independents.

Independents - as an adjective

Free from external control and constraint

Example: "An independent mind"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dependent13

(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

Example: "The main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
main6
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dependent13

Independents - as a noun

A neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fencesittermugwump17

A writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free-lancefreelance14freelancer15self-employed person

Independents - as an adjective satellite

(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

Example: "An autonomous judiciary"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
autonomous12self-governingsovereign13

Not controlled by a party or interest group

Example Sentences

"The independents formed a coalition to challenge the two major parties."
"Many voters are switching their allegiance to independents."
"The independents are proposing a new economic plan."
"The independents gained a significant number of seats in parliament."
"More and more candidates are running as independents."
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Word Game Points

Is INDEPENDENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, independents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDEPENDENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is INDEPENDENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, independents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDEPENDENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INDEPENDENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, independents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDEPENDENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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