Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

independent-of

adjective
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ʌv/
Definition
Not influenced or controlled by others; existing or functioning separately.
Examples
  • The independent-of funding sources allowed the organization to pursue its goals without external pressure.
  • She prefers to work in an independent-of team environment where she can make her own decisions.
Meaning
The term ‘independent-of’ describes something that is not reliant on or does not depend on someone or something else.
Synonyms
  • autonomous
  • self-sufficient
  • self-reliant
  • unaffiliated