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apolitical

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌeɪpəˈɫɪtɪkəɫ// UK //ˌæpəlˈɪtɪkəl// apo·lit·i·cal

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From a- + political.

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