Independent
nouncommon in dialogue
An individual, group, or church that operates outside the authority, structure, or dogma of established, hierarchical, or denominational bodies.
noun
- 1
An individual, group, or church that operates outside the authority, structure, or dogma of established, hierarchical, or denominational bodies.
- 2
An individual governed by spiritual independence; self-governed under divine guidance rather than swayed by human opinions, mortal beliefs, or external influences.
Forms
- plural
- Independents
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Independent · An individual, group, or church that operates outside the authority, structure, or dogma of established, hierarchical, or denominational bodies.
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