Unaffiliated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unaffiliated

 

[ ˌənəˈfɪlɪeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not connected or associated with a particular group or organization

Unaffiliated means not officially attached or connected to any specific group, organization, or institution. It refers to someone or something that is independent and not under the influence or control of others.

Synonyms

independent, neutral, separate, unattached

Examples of usage

  • He is unaffiliated with any political party.
  • The company remains unaffiliated with any trade unions.
  • She prefers to remain unaffiliated with any religious organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "unaffiliated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não afiliado

🇮🇳 असंबद्ध

🇩🇪 unabhängig

🇮🇩 tidak terafiliasi

🇺🇦 неафілійований

🇵🇱 niezwiązany

🇯🇵 無所属 (むしょぞく)

🇫🇷 non affilié

🇪🇸 no afiliado

🇹🇷 bağımsız

🇰🇷 독립적인

🇸🇦 غير منتسب

🇨🇿 nepřidružený

🇸🇰 nepridružený

🇨🇳 未附属 (wèi fùshǔ)

🇸🇮 nepridružen

🇮🇸 óháður

🇰🇿 тәуелсіз

🇬🇪 არასამთავრობო

🇦🇿 müstəqil

🇲🇽 no afiliado

Etymology

The word 'unaffiliated' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' with the word 'affiliated', which comes from the Latin word 'affiliare' meaning 'to adopt as a son' or 'to associate with'. Over time, 'unaffiliated' has come to be commonly used in various contexts to describe things or individuals that are not connected or associated with a particular group or organization.

See also: affiliate, affiliation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,810, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.