indie
An independent publisherAn independent publisher.
» She only listens to indie music.
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4 senses(countable)An independent publisher.
(countable)A work released by an independent publisher.
(uncountable)A type of rock music, generally soft-style without screaming or aggression, mixed with synthesized music and electronic.
(countable)A person who listens to indie music and follows indie fashion.
- an independent film company not associated with an established studio
- a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
Examples
15 sentencesShe only listens to indie music.
Are you aware of their indie work?
She produces music videos for indie artists.
Gustavo often attends film festivals to watch indie movies.
The indie coffee brand sells its roasted beans in small burlap sacks.
Origin
From independent, by shortening, + -ie. Used of popular music since the 1980s, and of cineFrom independent, by shortening, + -ie. Used of popular music since the 1980s, and of cinema for some decades before that.
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Forms
plural: indiesWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable