unpolitical
Adjective: - Not involved in or concerned with politics; politically neutral. Describes a person, organization, or activity that deliberately avoids political affiliation, bias, or engagement.
The adjective "unpolitical" is used to describe a stance of neutrality or disengagement from political matters. It often implies a conscious choice to remain separate from political debates, parties, or ideologies. It can have a neutral or slightly positive connotation when describing fairness, but may sometimes imply a lack of awareness or engagement.
- The charity strives to maintain an unpolitical stance to ensure it can operate in all regions.
- He is an unpolitical figure, focusing solely on scientific research rather than policy debates.
- The committee's report was praised for being factual and unpolitical.
- "To remain unpolitical": To consciously stay out of political discourse or affiliation.
- The judge must remain unpolitical to ensure impartial rulings.
- Used to describe media, analysis, or commentary that avoids taking sides.
- We need an unpolitical analysis of the economic data.
- Apolitical (adj): Very similar in meaning to "unpolitical," often used interchangeably. It can sometimes emphasize a lack of interest rather than just neutrality.
- She is apolitical and never votes.
- Nonpartisan (adj): Not biased toward any particular political party. This is often used in formal contexts like commissions or journalism.
- A nonpartisan committee oversaw the election.
- Apolitical
- Neutral
- Nonpolitical
- Impartial (in context)
- Political
- Partisan
- Biased
- Ideological
Note: "Unpolitical" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms. The concept is more frequently expressed by its synonym "apolitical." - "To be above politics": An idiomatic phrase expressing a similar idea of neutrality or superior impartiality. - The humanitarian mission aimed to be above politics.
- politically neutral