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nonpartisan

 

[ nɒnˈpɑː.tɪ.zən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

political

Not biased or partisan; unprejudiced.

Synonyms

impartial, neutral, objective, unbiased.

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Word Description / Examples
nonpartisan

Use when referring to a stance or action that does not support any particular political party or group.

  • The committee is nonpartisan and includes members from various backgrounds.
  • A nonpartisan report was published to ensure fairness in the election.
impartial

Use when highlighting no bias or favoritism, especially in decision-making and judgments.

  • The judge must remain impartial during the trial.
  • An impartial mediator can help resolve the conflict.
unbiased

Use when pointing out absence of prejudice or favoritism in opinions or actions.

  • The survey aims to gather unbiased feedback from the customers.
  • For a trustworthy result, the research must be unbiased.
neutral

Use when describing a stance that does not support or oppose any side in a conflict or debate, often implying detachment.

  • Switzerland is known for its neutral stance in international affairs.
  • The news anchor tried to remain neutral while reporting the debate.
objective

Use when referring to a perspective based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

  • An objective analysis of the data revealed significant insights.
  • Journalists are expected to provide objective reporting.

Examples of usage

  • Nonpartisan organizations provide unbiased information to voters.
  • She promised to be a nonpartisan leader, representing all members of the community.
  • The committee members were instructed to remain nonpartisan in their decision-making process.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonpartisan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imparcial

🇮🇳 गैर-पक्षपाती

🇩🇪 unparteiisch

🇮🇩 netral

🇺🇦 неупереджений

🇵🇱 bezstronny

🇯🇵 中立

🇫🇷 impartial

🇪🇸 imparcial

🇹🇷 tarafsız

🇰🇷 공정한

🇸🇦 غير متحيز

🇨🇿 nestranný

🇸🇰 nestranný

🇨🇳 无党派

🇸🇮 nepristranski

🇮🇸 hlutlaus

🇰🇿 бейтарап

🇬🇪 უმწიკვლო

🇦🇿 qərəzsiz

🇲🇽 imparcial

Etymology

The term 'nonpartisan' originated in the early 20th century in the United States, during a time when political parties played a significant role in governance. It was used to describe individuals or organizations that remained neutral and unbiased in political matters, without aligning themselves with any specific party. Over the years, the concept of nonpartisanship has become increasingly important in promoting fair and transparent decision-making processes in various fields, including politics, journalism, and advocacy.

See also: partisanship.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,249, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.