apolitical

English

Etymology

a- + political

Adjective

apolitical (comparative more apolitical, superlative most apolitical)

  1. Having no interest or involvement in politics; Disinterest in such matters.
    The Queen is an apolitical figure.
  2. Having no political relevance or function.
    The PM's visit to the school was entirely apolitical.
  3. Politically neutral, unbiased, non-aligned, free from party politics
    My colleagues and I come to this task with open minds, we are apolitical and independent of any political party.

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Noun

apolitical (plural apoliticals)

  1. A person with no involvement or no interest in politics.
  2. An unbiased candidate or voter, free of a party platform.
  3. A neutral or uncommitted person.
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