"Independent" meaning in English

See Independent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: Independents [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Independent (plural Independents)
  1. (Christianity) An individual, group, or church that operates outside the authority, structure, or dogma of established, hierarchical, or denominational bodies.
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  2. (Christianity) An individual governed by spiritual independence; self-governed under divine guidance rather than swayed by human opinions, mortal beliefs, or external influences. Related terms: Baptist, Methodist, nonconformist, Nonconformist, Presbyterian, Quaker
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