Definition

Adjective Not aligned with, supporting, or favoring any particular major power bloc, political faction, ideology, or cause. It describes a position of neutrality or independence, especially in international politics.

Usage and Examples

• As an adjective describing a country's foreign policy:
  • During the Cold War, India was a leading nonaligned nation.
  • The conference was attended by representatives from dozens of nonaligned states.
• As an adjective describing a person or group's stance:
  • She maintained a nonaligned position in the debate, refusing to endorse either candidate.
  • The journal prides itself on being nonaligned and publishing diverse viewpoints.

Advanced Usage

• The Nonaligned Movement (NAM): A specific, formal group of states. When capitalized, "Nonaligned" often refers to this organization.
  • The Nonaligned Movement held its first summit in 1961.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonalignment (noun): The policy or state of being nonaligned.
  • The country's foreign policy is based on the principle of nonalignment.

Synonyms

• Neutral
• Unaffiliated
• Unaligned
• Independent
• Uncommitted

Antonyms

• Aligned
• Allied
• Affiliated
• Committed

Adjective

1. not affiliated with any faction, party, or cause