1. not officially connected with or belonging to a particular organization, group, or institution

Examples

• She works as a nonaffiliated consultant for various companies.
• The nonaffiliated voters often decide close elections.
• He remained nonaffiliated with any political party throughout his career.
• The hospital accepts both affiliated and nonaffiliated physicians.
• Many nonaffiliated researchers contributed to the study.
• The organization welcomes both member and nonaffiliated participants.