Word
apolitical
Phoneticsapo·lit·i·cal
US/ˌeɪpəˈɫɪtɪkəɫ/
UK/ˌæpəlˈɪtɪkəl/
Politics
Definition
adj. not having or showing any interest in politics. You use this to describe people or things that stay neutral and do not take sides in political arguments.
adj. not having or showing any political interest or activity. Often describes individuals, organizations, or actions that remain neutral in political contexts.
Examples
“The charity remains apolitical to keep its funding.”
“The judge was known for being strictly apolitical, ensuring that personal political beliefs never influenced his courtroom decisions.”
“While the university's research department is strictly apolitical, the student union often finds itself at the center of local political debates and protests.”
Examples
simple
“The charity remains apolitical to keep its funding.”
contextual
“The judge was known for being strictly apolitical, ensuring that personal political beliefs never influenced his courtroom decisions.”
complex
“While the university's research department is strictly apolitical, the student union often finds itself at the center of local political debates and protests.”
Real-World Examples
“His typical apolitical stance was being challenged in a way it had never been before.” Etymology
From a- + political.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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