nonpolitical
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The organization maintains a strictly nonpolitical focus on environmental conservation.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not political: Describes something that is not related to, involved in, or concerned with politics, government, or the affairs of the state.
Usage
- The adjective "nonpolitical" is used to characterize organizations, activities, statements, or individuals that are deliberately separate from political influence, bias, or affiliation.
- It typically precedes a noun (e.g., a nonpolitical organization) or follows a linking verb (e.g., The event was strictly nonpolitical).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The charity maintains a nonpolitical stance to ensure it can operate in all regions.
- Her comments were intended to be purely nonpolitical and focused on community service.
- They joined a nonpolitical student club dedicated to environmental clean-up.
Advanced Usage
- "to remain nonpolitical": to consciously stay out of political matters.
- The scientific study aimed to remain nonpolitical, presenting only the data.
- "in a nonpolitical capacity": acting or serving in a role that is not defined by politics.
- She attended the ceremony in a nonpolitical capacity as a private citizen.
Variants and Related Words
- Apolitical (adj): Similar to nonpolitical, but can also imply a lack of interest or concern for politics.
- He was apolitical and never voted.
- Nonpartisan (adj): Not biased toward any particular political party. While related, "nonpolitical" is broader, meaning not related to politics at all, whereas "nonpartisan" often operates within a political context but without party allegiance.
Synonyms
- Apolitical
- Unpolitical
- Neutral (in a political context)
Antonyms
- Political
- Partisan
- Ideological
The organization maintains a strictly nonpolitical focus on environmental conservation.
Adjective
- not political