indie
|in-die|
/ˈɪndi/
independent production
Etymology
'indie' originates from 'independent', specifically the word 'independent', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dependere' meant 'to hang from'.
'independent' transformed into the colloquial term 'indie' to describe media produced outside of major commercial systems.
Initially, it meant 'not dependent', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'produced independently from major commercial systems'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genre of music, film, or other media produced independently from major commercial record labels or studios.
The band gained popularity in the indie music scene.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of indie music, film, or other media.
She prefers indie films over Hollywood blockbusters.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 07:13