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nonaligned

[ ˌnɒnəˈlaɪnd ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

foreign relations

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

Synonyms

neutral, unallied, uncommitted.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
nonaligned	Typically used in political contexts to describe nations or groups not affiliated with any major power blocs or alliances. During the Cold War, many countries declared themselves nonaligned. The nonaligned movement works towards achieving peace and security.
unallied	Describes an entity or group that does not have an official alliance or partnership with others. Common in both political and organizational contexts. The small nation remained unallied despite pressure from neighboring countries. The corporation is currently unallied with any political parties or external organizations.
neutral	Best used when describing a situation, stance, or object that doesn't support any side or show preference. Often applied in contexts such as politics, conflicts, and opinions. The country remained neutral during the conflict. She gave a neutral opinion on the matter. The decor of the room is very neutral, with beige and white tones.
uncommitted	Used to describe a person or group that has not made a firm decision or pledged support to any particular side or cause. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation of indecisiveness or lack of conviction. He remained uncommitted during the debate, not taking any side. They are still uncommitted voters, unsure which candidate to support.

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

Etymology

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.