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 Marc Goldwein is senior vice president and senior policy director for the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. — Marc Goldwein, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Cervera’s campaign took a big risk by playing partisan politics in a nonpartisan race, and now the candidate must live with the consequences. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The state's nonpartisan primary is an open field for candidates to get on the ballot for November's midterm elections. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Multiple nonpartisan studies have shown voter fraud is extremely rare across the country. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

The Turkish government maintains that the justice system is impartial and independent.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Unlike human will, which can be self-serving, dominating, unjustly conditional, or confusingly unfair, God’s will is wise, loving, free, impartial, and infinitely insightful.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of impartial

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While pay-transparency laws and talent shortages can create more equitable gains for employees, the reality is that wealth gains remain modest at the bottom and substantial at the top.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Zay was seeking immediate equitable relief and asked to be reinstated as commissioner while it was determined if his removal complied with Indiana Code.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026