nonpolitical
Outside governmental affairs
Nonpolitical describes something not connected to politics or political parties: a nonpolitical charity, The conversation stayed nonpolitical.
It can distinguish organizations or activities that deliberately avoid partisan involvement, or simply mark topics as outside the realm of government and policy.
What counts as nonpolitical often depends on perspective—some insist everything is political.
Not aligned politically
- unaffiliatedNot formally connected
- independentFree from external control
- centristOne favoring middle positions
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
middle-of-the-road · nonaligned · undogmatic · uncommitted · neutralist · bystander · observer · uninvolved
Free from prejudice
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- evenhandedFair to all parties
- objectivePurpose or goal
- equitableJust and unbiased
fair-minded · unprejudiced · disinterested · open-minded · unswayed · uninfluenced · balanced · neutral
Collective of connected people
- localOf this area
- municipalOf city government
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
volunteer · charitable · humanitarian · social · cultural · educational · recreational · service-oriented
Not taking part
- disengagedNot participating or invested
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
withdrawn · apathetic · uninterested · disconnected · removed · standoffish · passive · unengaged
nonpartisan
Not aligned politically
- unaffiliatedNot formally connected
- independentFree from external control
- centristOne favoring middle positions
moderate · middle-of-the-road · nonaligned · undogmatic · uncommitted · neutralist · bystander · observer · uninvolved · disengaged
unbiased
Free from prejudice
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- evenhandedFair to all parties
- objectivePurpose or goal
equitable · fair-minded · unprejudiced · disinterested · open-minded · unswayed · uninfluenced · balanced · neutral · undistorted
community
Collective of connected people
- localOf this area
- municipalOf city government
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
neighborhood · volunteer · charitable · humanitarian · social · cultural · educational · recreational · service-oriented · public-spirited
uninvolved
Not taking part
- disengagedNot participating or invested
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
aloof · withdrawn · apathetic · uninterested · disconnected · removed · standoffish · passive · unengaged · distanced
nonpoliticalpolitical
Of government matters
governmental · partisan · politicized · policy-making · legislative
nonpoliticalpartisan
Biased toward one side
factional · left-wing · right-wing · political · ideological
policy, politics, political, politician, policies, politically, politicians, politicize, apolitical