apoliticism
Deliberate civic disengagement
Apoliticism is the stance of avoiding or rejecting involvement in politics.
Someone practicing apoliticism might abstain from voting, refuse to discuss political topics, or deliberately distance themselves from partisan affiliations: His apoliticism frustrated friends who wanted him to take a stand.
The term can describe genuine indifference or a conscious philosophical position that political engagement is futile or corrupting.
Refusal to join blocs
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
- nonpartisanshipAbsence of party affiliation
- evenhandednessUnbiased, balanced judgment
- unaffiliatedNot formally connected
independent · centrist · middle-ground · fence-sitter · uncommitted · crossbench · neutralist · bipartisan
Absence of feeling
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- insoucianceLighthearted lack of concern
aloofness · passivity · impassivity · unresponsiveness · detachment · dispassion · listlessness · ennui
Doctrine of serene non-involvement
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- isolationismPolicy avoiding foreign alliances
- laissez-faireNoninterference in commerce
- technocracyGovernance by technical experts
pragmatism · depoliticization · cynicism · skepticism · disillusionment · escapism · monasticism · withdrawal
Refusal to be involved
- abstentionFormal refusal to vote
- nonvotingWithout electoral say
- noninvolvementState of not participating
- withdrawalAct of taking away
inaction · bystander · spectator · disconnection · voter apathy · opting out · sitting out · tuning out
nonalignment
Refusal to join blocs
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
- nonpartisanshipAbsence of party affiliation
- evenhandednessUnbiased, balanced judgment
unaffiliated · independent · centrist · middle-ground · fence-sitter · uncommitted · crossbench · neutralist · bipartisan · moderate
apathy
Absence of feeling
- unconcernAbsence of worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
insouciance · aloofness · passivity · impassivity · unresponsiveness · detachment · dispassion · listlessness · ennui · torpor
quietism
Doctrine of serene non-involvement
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- isolationismPolicy avoiding foreign alliances
- laissez-faireNoninterference in commerce
technocracy · pragmatism · depoliticization · cynicism · skepticism · disillusionment · escapism · monasticism · withdrawal · retreat
nonparticipation
Refusal to be involved
- abstentionFormal refusal to vote
- nonvotingWithout electoral say
- noninvolvementState of not participating
withdrawal · inaction · bystander · spectator · disconnection · voter apathy · opting out · sitting out · tuning out · checked out
apoliticismactivism
Direct effort for reform
political engagement · engagement · political participation · involvement · participation
apoliticismpartisanship
Loyalty to one faction
dogmatism · radicalism · extremism · political tribalism · political ideology
policy, politics, political, politician, politic, polity, politically, metropolitan, politicize