non-aligned
Adjective: - Not part of a major alliance: "non-aligned" refers to a country or group that does not formally align itself with any major power bloc, especially during the Cold War period. It describes a policy of neutrality or independence from superpower conflicts. - Example: Many countries in the Global South remained non-aligned during the Cold War. (They chose not to join either the US-led or Soviet-led alliances.)
- (India refused to commit to either Western or Eastern blocs.)
- (A conference of countries that are not allied with major powers.)
- (She is not formally affiliated with any political party or ideology.)
"non-aligned movement": a formal group of states that are not formally aligned with any major power bloc.
- The non-aligned movement was founded in 1961 with 25 member states. (A coalition promoting independence from superpower influence.)
"non-aligned status": the condition of being officially neutral in international relations.
- Switzerland's non-aligned status has allowed it to mediate conflicts. (Its neutrality enables diplomatic roles.)
Non-alignment (noun): the state or policy of being non-aligned.
- The country's non-alignment was a key principle of its foreign policy. (Its refusal to join alliances.)
Aligned (adjective): in agreement or support of a group or cause.
- The country remained aligned with NATO. (It was formally allied.)
- Neutral: not taking sides in a conflict or dispute.
- Unaffiliated: not officially connected to any group.
- Independent: not subject to control by others.
Steer a middle course: to avoid taking extreme positions.
- The non-aligned nations steered a middle course between the superpowers. (They avoided commitment to either side.)
Keep one's distance: to remain separate or uninvolved.
- The non-aligned movement kept its distance from Cold War rivalries. (It avoided entanglement.)