Unpolitical: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpolitical

 

[ ʌnˈpɒlɪtɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

political neutrality

Unpolitical refers to a state of being not involved in politics or political activities. It can describe individuals or groups that choose to stay away from political discussions or actions, often emphasizing a focus on non-political matters.

Synonyms

apolitical, indifferent, neutral

Examples of usage

  • He took an unpolitical stance on the contentious issue.
  • The organization maintained an unpolitical approach to community service.
  • Despite being a public figure, she is considered quite unpolitical.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpolitical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não político

🇮🇳 अराजनीतिक

🇩🇪 unpolitisch

🇮🇩 tidak politik

🇺🇦 неполітичний

🇵🇱 niepolityczny

🇯🇵 非政治的

🇫🇷 non politique

🇪🇸 no político

🇹🇷 politik dışı

🇰🇷 비정치적

🇸🇦 غير سياسي

🇨🇿 nepolitický

🇸🇰 nepolitický

🇨🇳 非政治的

🇸🇮 nepolitičen

🇮🇸 ópolitískur

🇰🇿 саясаттан тыс

🇬🇪 არაპოლიტიკური

🇦🇿 siyasi olmayan

🇲🇽 no político

Etymology

The term 'unpolitical' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'political.' The prefix 'un-' comes from Old English, meaning 'not' or 'opposite of,' and has been used in the English language since at least the 13th century to indicate negation. The root word 'political' derives from the Greek 'politikos,' which pertains to citizens and public affairs. The combination of these elements has resulted in 'unpolitical' being used to describe those who deliberately choose to refrain from engaging in politics. This phenomenon was particularly noted in contexts where individuals or entities distanced themselves from political affiliations or arguments, promoting an agenda focused on neutrality or non-involvement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,337, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.