# apolitical

/ˌeɪpəˈɫɪtɪkəɫ/ (US) · /ˌæpəlˈɪtɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/apolitical
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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