| Mugwump |  |
| noun | 1. A person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics. |
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 | | "Since we have an even number today, I'm going to remain a mugwump and not vote." | | "While he's lived in this county his whole life, he's always been a mugwump and never gets involved in local issues." | | "She preferred to remain a mugwump rather than sign on with either party for the campaign." |
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 | | Algonquian, mid-19th century |
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 | | An independent voter can be called a "mugwump," from the Algonquin word "mugquomp," meaning "great chief." ... |  |
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