Indies
[ in-deez ]
/ ˈɪn diz /
noun
the. (used with a plural verb)
West Indies(def 1).
(used with a plural verb)
East Indies(def 1).
(used with a singular verb)
a region in and near S and SE Asia; India, Indochina, and the East Indies.
Definition for indies (2 of 2)
indie
[ in-dee ]
/ ˈɪn di /
noun
an independently or privately owned business, especially a film or music company that is not affiliated with a larger and more commercial company: to work for an indie.
a movie or other work produced by such a company.
a genre of music, especially pop or rock, that is independently produced.
a person who works for an independently owned business or is self-employed.
adjective
noting or relating to an indie: an indie film producer; an indie video game.
noting or relating to independently produced music: indie rock; an indie pop group.
Origin of indie
First recorded in 1940–45;
ind(ependent) +
-ie
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British Dictionary definitions for indies (1 of 2)
Indies
/ (ˈɪndɪz) /
noun the Indies
the territories of S and SE Asia included in the East Indies, India, and Indochina
See East Indies
See West Indies
British Dictionary definitions for indies (2 of 2)
indie
/ (ˈɪndɪ) /
noun
informal
- an independent film or record company
- (as modifier)an indie producer; the indie charts