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apolitical

 

[ ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

non-political stance

The term 'apolitical' refers to individuals or groups that are not interested or involved in political affairs. They may avoid political debates, discussions, or activities, choosing instead to focus on personal or social issues that are not influenced by politics. Apolitical people often feel that politics does not impact their lives or believe that participating in political processes is futile. This term can also apply to organizations or movements that remain neutral in political conversations, concentrating solely on their primary objectives.

Synonyms

disengaged, indifferent, neutral

Examples of usage

  • He identified as an apolitical person, uninterested in voting.
  • The organization decided to maintain an apolitical stance to retain its supporters.
  • Her apolitical views led her to avoid debates about government policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "apolitical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apolítico

🇮🇳 राजनीति से अप्रभावित

🇩🇪 apolitisch

🇮🇩 apolitis

🇺🇦 аполітичний

🇵🇱 apolityczny

🇯🇵 政治に無関心な

🇫🇷 apolitique

🇪🇸 apolítico

🇹🇷 apolitik

🇰🇷 정치적이지 않은

🇸🇦 غير سياسي

🇨🇿 apolitický

🇸🇰 apolitický

🇨🇳 非政治的

🇸🇮 apolitičen

🇮🇸 pólitískur

🇰🇿 саяси емес

🇬🇪 პოლიტიკურად გულგრილი

🇦🇿 siyasi olmayan

🇲🇽 apolítico

Word origin

The word 'apolitical' is derived from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'political', which comes from the Greek word 'politikos'. The Greek term relates to citizens, governance, and affairs of the city-state. It gained prominence in the English language in the early 20th century as people began to describe individuals or groups who consciously chose to disengage from political dynamics, especially during periods of social upheaval or change. Some view apoliticism as a form of political statement in itself, signifying disillusionment or a rejection of established political structures. The emerging emphasis on citizenship and participation in the mid-20th century led to further exploration of the implications of being apolitical in a world where civic engagement is often viewed as a responsibility.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,422, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.