Nonaligned: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonaligned

[ ˌnɒnəˈlaɪnd ]

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foreign relations

Not allied with or favoring any major power bloc, especially during the Cold War.

Synonyms

neutral, unallied, uncommitted

Examples of usage

The country remained nonaligned during the Cold War.
She was a strong advocate for a nonaligned foreign policy.
Many smaller countries chose to remain nonaligned in order to maintain their independence.
Nonaligned nations often faced pressure to choose sides in global conflicts.
The nonaligned movement grew in popularity during the mid-20th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonaligned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não alinhado

🇮🇳 गुटनिरपेक्ष

🇩🇪 nicht ausgerichtet

🇮🇩 tidak selaras

🇺🇦 неприєднаний

🇵🇱 niezaangażowany

🇯🇵 非同盟

🇫🇷 non aligné

🇪🇸 no alineado

🇹🇷 bağlantısız

🇰🇷 비동맹

🇸🇦 غير منحاز

🇨🇿 nezařazený

🇸🇰 neutrálne

🇨🇳 不结盟

🇸🇮 neuvrščen

🇮🇸 óháð

🇰🇿 бейтарап

🇬🇪 არამიერკავშირის

🇦🇿 qeyri-bağlı

🇲🇽 no alineado

Word origin

The term 'nonaligned' originated during the Cold War era in the mid-20th century. It refers to countries that chose not to align themselves with any major power bloc, such as NATO or the Warsaw Pact. The Non-Aligned Movement was founded in 1961 and aimed to provide a forum for countries that did not want to be part of the East-West conflict. These nations sought to maintain their independence and sovereignty by remaining nonaligned. The movement gained popularity as more countries joined to promote peaceful coexistence and international cooperation.