Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Not associated with another or others as a subordinate, subsidiary, or member; independent.
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- adjective not
affiliated , notassociated - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
unaffiliate .
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- adjective not affiliated
Etymologies
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Examples
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While I remain unaffiliated, I do believe that Obama has an opportunity to achieve something "historic" this summer (presidential candidate) and fall. (president)
Sources: Clinton, Obama supporters discussing exit strategies 2008
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A special primary election has been set for January 29, to coincide with Florida's presidential primary, and seven candidates -- four Republicans, two Democrats, and one "unaffiliated" -- are vying for the seat.
Archive 2007-12-02 Sinfonian 2007
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A special primary election has been set for January 29, to coincide with Florida's presidential primary, and seven candidates -- four Republicans, two Democrats, and one "unaffiliated" -- are vying for the seat.
Let the games begin Sinfonian 2007
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Further, the number of Americans who identify as unaffiliated with a particular religion -- now hovering around 16 percent -- has grown more rapidly than any other religious group in recent decades.
American Prospect - How Do Americans Really Feel About God? William Harryman 2009
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If a victim didn't work for a company at the trade center, they would have been listed as unaffiliated, which is why no company name will appear anywhere.
FOXNews.com 2011
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Sixteen percent of U.S. adults identified as unaffiliated in the 2007 survey; 7 percent of Americans described being raised unaffiliated, suggesting many Americans end up leaving their religion for none.
Durangoherald.com 2009
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"The unaffiliated are the majority, and most of them don't know anything about the Jewish traditions around death," Zuckerman said, adding that his cemetery, which is owned by a Conservative synagogue but serves Reform, Orthodox and the unaffiliated, will open special sections for cremains and intermarried families this summer.
JTA - Recent News 2009
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Of the absentee ballots so far counted in Franklin County, more than two-thirds are "unaffiliated" voters, says Mr. Anthony.
In Ohio, Absentee Ballots Surge Lauren Etter 2010
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I'm a registered "unaffiliated" with long-time Republican leanings and connections.
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I'm a registered "unaffiliated" with long-time Republican leanings and connections.
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