non-affiliated
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/nɒn əˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd/
(affiliated)
not connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-affiliated' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'affiliated' from Latin 'affiliatus', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'filius' meant 'son'.
Historical Evolution
'affiliatus' transformed into the French word 'affilier', and eventually became the modern English word 'affiliate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to adopt as a son', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to officially attach or connect'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not officially attached or connected to an organization or group.
The non-affiliated voters played a crucial role in the election.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 07:23