nonpartisanship
Definition
Noun: * Impartiality; the state or quality of not being biased toward any particular political party, group, or side. It refers to a fair, objective stance that weighs different views equally without favoritism.
Usage
- Nonpartisanship is a core principle for institutions like the judiciary, civil service, and certain news organizations.
- It describes an individual's or organization's commitment to fairness and neutrality, especially in political matters.
- It is often used in discussions about ethics, governance, and journalism.
Examples
- The committee chairperson was praised for her nonpartisanship during the heated debate.
- The newspaper's editorial policy emphasizes strict nonpartisanship.
- Voters appreciated the candidate's reputation for nonpartisanship and fairness.
Advanced Usage
- "To maintain nonpartisanship": To actively preserve an unbiased position.
- The moderator struggled to maintain nonpartisanship while questioning the candidates.
- "A facade of nonpartisanship": A false appearance of impartiality.
- Critics accused the think tank of hiding its agenda behind a facade of nonpartisanship.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonpartisan (adjective): Not biased or affiliated with any political party.
- A nonpartisan voter guide.
- Bipartisanship (noun): Agreement or cooperation between two political parties that usually oppose each other. (Note: This is different from nonpartisanship, which means having no party affiliation, while bipartisanship involves cooperation between parties.)
- Multipartisanship (noun): Involving or characterized by the agreement of several or all political parties.
Synonyms
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Objectivity
- Fair-mindedness
- Disinterest (in the sense of lack of bias)
Antonyms
- Partisanship
- Bias
- Prejudice
- Favoritism
Noun
-
an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
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