Synonyms of nonpartisan

nonpartisan

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən 

1

as in impartial

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias

made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impartial
• equitable
• equal
• objective
• unbiased
• dispassionate
• candid
• disinterested
• square
• evenhanded
• unprejudiced
• indifferent
• fair
• frank
• just
• balanced
• straightforward
• rational
• forthright
• reasonable
• open
• straight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partisan
• partial
• biased
• unjust
• inequitable
• deceptive
• dishonest
• deceitful
• nonobjective
• arbitrary
• unreasonable
• one-sided
• prejudiced
• unconscionable
• ex parte
• colored
• parti pris
• unfriendly
• distorted
• jaundiced
• unsympathetic
• warped

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neutral
• independent
• autonomous
• impartial
• on the fence
• sovereign
• nonaligned
• unaffiliated
• bipartisan
• unbiased
• individualistic
• evenhanded
• noninterventionist
• unprejudiced
• disinterested
• uninfluenced
• nonbelligerent
• hands-off
• indifferent
• fair

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partisan
• allied
• unfair
• partial
• biased
• affiliated
• confederate
• associated
• federated
• belligerent
• prejudiced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nonpartisan

Brewing frustrations Some community advocates share Lidawer’s view, including Irwin Bernstein, a member of Highland Park Forward, a nonpartisan civic organization. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The Congressional Budget Office, the nonpartisan budget scorekeeper, estimated the law’s changes eliminating Medicaid eligibility for many noncitizen adults with legal status would lead to about 100,000 more immigrants being uninsured by 2034. — Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

The organization’s work is strictly nonpartisan as mandated by law, the letter said. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2026

The Sacramento County League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has also endorsed the measure. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026