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 This story is part of a statewide partnership of more than 30 nonpartisan newsrooms and universities working to help Florida voters make informed decisions in the 2026 elections. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026 While the top education position is nonpartisan — meaning a party is not listed on the ballot next to candidates’ names — the election was anything but that, with both candidates on opposite sides of the political spectrum. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 The result carries particular significance after Republican state lawmakers changed Cabarrus school board elections from nonpartisan to partisan contests beginning in 2024. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted the race from lean Republican to toss-up after Edwards suspended his campaign. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

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An impartial analysis by the Riverbank City Attorney Tom Hallinan found that the measure is potentially unconstitutional, citing conflicts with housing and annexation laws.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Jesus had just been teaching his followers to love even their enemies, pointing toward the impartial love of our heavenly Father.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of impartial

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According to state election code, each political party represented on the ballot must have equal representation on a county’s early voting board, which verifies mail-in ballots.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
In contrast, the court’s three liberals said the Catholic schools were not seeking equal treatment but a new right to discriminate.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026