independent
//ˌɪndɪˈpendənt//
Adjective
Free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
She became an independent businesswoman after leaving her job.
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; self-supporting.
She became financially independent after starting her own business.
Capable of thinking or acting for oneself without being influenced by others.
She's an independent thinker who makes her own decisions.
Not connected with another or with each other; separate.
The two studies were conducted by independent research teams.
Noun
A person who is politically independent and does not belong to any political party.
She ran for office as an independent rather than joining a major party.
A person who is independent in thought or action.
She's always been an independent, making her own decisions without relying on others.