Definition

Not connected or associated with any group or organization; independent.

Example

She is an unaffiliated voter, meaning she does not belong to any political party.

Conversation

I heard you’re working on a project that’s unaffiliated with any organization.

Yeah, I wanted to do something on my own this time.

That sounds really exciting! Being unaffiliated must give you a lot of creative freedom.

Exactly! I can explore ideas without any restrictions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unaffiliated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "affiliated" (from Latin "affiliatus", meaning to adopt or to associate). The word "unaffiliated" means not associated or not connected with a group or organization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being connected or associated ('affiliated') with something — that's why unaffiliated means not being part of a group.

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