free-living
Of an organism: living independently of other organisms rather than as part of a…Of an organism: living independently of other organisms rather than as part of a symbiotic or parasitic relationship, either as a life stage (for example, in some parasites) or for the organism's entire lifespan.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of an organism: living independently of other organisms rather than as part of a symbiotic or parasitic relationship, either as a life stage (for example, in some parasites) or for the organism's entire lifespan.
(not comparable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see free, living.
More definitions
- not parasitic on another organism
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- not parasitic on another organism:nonparasiticnonsymbiotic