n. 1. One, such as a studio or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization. 2. An artistic work produced by an independent company or group: "[His film] showed that indies could ... take in millions at the box office" (Liesl Schillinger). adj. Of, relating to, or being an indie: an album of indie rock; an indie film company. [IND(EPENDENT) + -Y1.] |
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