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 Weber, top Democrats and many nonpartisan election experts argue the state’s system is working as-is. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Gerken also emphasized that the foundation's work is nonpartisan. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 A number of women explain potential solutions to the problems outlined in the film, like the repeal of Section 230 or social media companies reporting to a nonpartisan regulator. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 The interviews included counties with Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan leadership. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

Sheriff Darryl Forté said in the news release authorized an investigation and requested help from the Jackson County Drug Task Force, an outside law enforcement agency, to ensure an impartial investigation.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
While everyday Democrats threw their hands up in the air and wondered what on earth was happening, Garland’s Justice Department hemmed and hawed about staying impartial, objective, and neutral in the face of violent authoritarianism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that his office is seeking civil penalties and equitable relief against the operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, accusing them of mismanaging its hazardous waste.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
They were not thrilled that women were allowed on campus, so there was this resistance to enforcing Title IX to becoming more gender equitable.

— Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of equitable

Adjective

Iceland, long a leader in gender equality, subsidizes childcare, legislates equal wages, gives paid parental leave to both men and women, and has a gender equality act that includes a quota for women on boards.

— Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
To be considered their equal, Wilson wrote, was a standard worth chasing for any young baseball star.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026