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apolitical


apo·lit·i·cal

adj \ˌā-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl\

Definition of APOLITICAL

1
: having no interest or involvement in political affairs; also : having an aversion to politics or political affairs
2
: having no political significance
apo·lit·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
apo·lit·i·cism \-tə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun

Examples of APOLITICAL

  1. Although both of her parents are politicians, she's completely apolitical.

First Known Use of APOLITICAL

1935

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