NONPARTISAN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

nonpartisan

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən

Definition of nonpartisan

as in impartial

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned

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as in neutral

not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election

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Recent Examples of nonpartisan Brewing frustrations Some community advocates share Lidawer’s view, including Irwin Bernstein, a member of Highland Park Forward, a nonpartisan civic organization. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The Congressional Budget Office, the nonpartisan budget scorekeeper, estimated the law’s changes eliminating Medicaid eligibility for many noncitizen adults with legal status would lead to about 100,000 more immigrants being uninsured by 2034. — Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 The organization’s work is strictly nonpartisan as mandated by law, the letter said. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2026 The Sacramento County League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has also endorsed the measure. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

Countries that try to stay impartial in international disputes are having a tough go these days.

— The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
Hardly an impartial judge of his own life, the Unabomber’s stated willingness to serve as the face of a revolutionary movement is chilling.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

The lineup is generally made up of Ikea’s signature neutral tones like pine, black, and white, and highlighted with pops of Xbox green.

— Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Piper Sandler upgrades Alerus Financial to overweight from neutral Piper says the regional bank has EPS upside.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutral

Adjective

As part of the agreement, the district must revise its discipline policies, train staff on equitable discipline and review discipline outcomes annually by demographic group, reporting the results to the attorney general and school board.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Many other wealthy countries spend less money to get better outcomes – fewer premature deaths, longer health and life expectancies, more equitable access to care and so on.

— Joshua R. Ehrlich, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026