Word
nonpartisan
Phoneticsnon·par·ti·san, stress on the second syllable
/nɑnˈpɑɹtəzən/
Definition
adj. not belonging to any political party. You use this to describe people or groups that want to stay neutral and not take sides in an election or a debate.
adj. not associated with any political party or faction. Often used to describe individuals, organizations, or policies that remain neutral in political matters.
Examples
“The committee is made up of nonpartisan experts.”
“The organization remains nonpartisan to ensure that its research is seen as fair by all political groups.”
“While the candidate's platform was largely nonpartisan, his refusal to criticize the ruling party's recent policies alienated many of his traditional supporters.”
Examples
simple
“The committee is made up of nonpartisan experts.”
contextual
“The organization remains nonpartisan to ensure that its research is seen as fair by all political groups.”
complex
“While the candidate's platform was largely nonpartisan, his refusal to criticize the ruling party's recent policies alienated many of his traditional supporters.”
Real-World Examples
“At first I adopted material from the National Issues Forums Institute , a nonpartisan organization that has been developing deliberative discussion guides for educational purposes since 1981.” “The archive, a nonpartisan reference resource, defines mass shootings as cases in which at least four victims are wounded or killed.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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