nonpolitical

adjective

non·​po·​lit·​i·​cal ˌnän-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl How to pronounce nonpolitical (audio)
: not political: such as
a
: not influenced by or concerned with political considerations or issues
nonpolitical ads
b
: nonpartisan
a nonpolitical commission
nonpolitically adverb
nonpolitically motivated

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The crackdown hits even those who switch their focus to nonpolitical content. Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025 Firing the nonpolitical staffers, who typically serve two-year stints on the council, has left the NSC severely understaffed and lacking subject matter experts from across government. Will Steakin, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025 The Trump administration has pushed vast cuts to major agencies, ousting thousands of nonpolitical employees. Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025 Would either case have been brought against a nonpolitical civilian? Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonpolitical

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonpolitical was in 1841

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“Nonpolitical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpolitical. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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