Definition of Independents

1. Noun. (plural of independent) ¹

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Definition of Independents

1. independent [n] - See also: independent

Lexicographical Neighbors of Independents

independent clauses
independent contractor
independent function
independent functions
independent means
independent power producer
independent scholar
independent set
independent sets
independent variable
independent variables
independentize
independently
independently wealthy
independents (current term)
indeposable
indeprivable
indepthly
inderborite
inderite
indescribability
indescribable
indescribableness
indescribably
indescript
indescriptive
indesert
indeserts
indesinent

Literary usage of Independents

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"The bitterness of the Scots against the independents increased daily ... An intrigue ' was set on foot for a union between the independents and the moderate ..."

2. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1866)
"Indeed, presbytery had been established by Act of Parliament as the national church ; and it was chiefly owing to the growing influence of the independents ..."

3. The Reformation by George Park Fisher (1873)
"The independents did not recognize the Church of England, in its national form, ... During the reign of Elizabeth, the independents had acquired no ..."

4. Social England: A Record of the Progress of the People in Religion, Laws edited by Henry Duff Traill, James Saumarez Mann (1899)
"This via media met with approval from several men of ability and culture, who, though not independents, were as jealous as they of clerical ..."

5. The American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge by Charles Anderson Dana (1874)
"In their subsequent history the independents in England and the ... In other respects they differ little in doctrine or worship from other independents. ..."

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