Definition

Not connected or associated with a particular group or organization.

Example

The candidate ran as a nonaffiliated individual, without the backing of any political party.

Conversation

Are you still planning to join that club at school?

I thought about it, but I prefer being nonaffiliated for now.

That makes sense; sometimes it's good to just observe.

Exactly! I want to see what fits me best before committing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonaffiliated → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "affiliated" (from Latin "affiliatus", meaning to adopt or to associate). The word "nonaffiliated" means not associated or adopted by any group or organization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being connected to 'associated' ('affiliatus') — that's why nonaffiliated means not being part of any group.

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