NONPARTISAN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

nonpartisan

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən

Definition of nonpartisan

as in impartial

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned

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as in neutral

not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election

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Recent Examples of nonpartisan Still, certain races, including School Board races, are nonpartisan and open to all voters. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Piper is the only Democrat in the officially nonpartisan District 5 race. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 The organization, a subsidiary of the National Park Foundation, describes itself as nonpartisan. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 Broward School Board at-Large Race In the nonpartisan race for the Broward School Board at-large seat, educator Sonja Azim and incumbent Allen Zeman outlined their platforms. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

Educational exchange succeeds when institutions are viewed as impartial facilitators of knowledge rather than instruments of influence.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In other words, recognition matters, but true, impartial inclusion matters even more.

— Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

Anmuth highlighted that the company’s forex-neutral top-line growth accelerated to 20% in Q2 2026, the fastest in 20 quarters.

— , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
The space is more neutral, particularly if disputes between roommates must be mediated or there are other sensitive matters, according to Max Koskoff, associate director for regional campus programs.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutral

Adjective

His campaign priorities included prioritizing equitable tax reform, expanding public transportation programs and affordable housing incentives, and strengthening Jackson County’s moratorium on private detention centers.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The review, initiated by Supervisor Holly Mitchell, aims to ensure equitable funding.

— Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of equitable

Adjective

On many Saturday nights, the racing there can resemble equal parts short-track competition and reality television, with just enough contact on, and off, the track to make a UFC referee feel right at home.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The example illustrates that treating an agent as a colleague does not mean treating it as an equal bearer of responsibility.

— Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026