non-political
/ˌnɒn.pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːn.pəˈlɪt̬.ə.kəl/ (ame, ipa)
non-political — adjective
1. not showing a clear opinion about politics, or intended to avoid political views
not showing a clear opinion about politics, or intended to avoid political views and arguments.
Feng keeps the class chat non-political so classmates do not start arguing.
keep + object + non-political
Ilan describes himself as non-political, even though his parents campaign every year.
describe someone as non-political
The student paper remained non-political and printed only club news and sports.
Kwame gave a non-political answer when reporters asked about the election.
Anya wants the music festival to stay non-political and focus on local bands.
- apolitical
very close; often suggests little interest in politics as well
- neutral
broader; can mean not taking sides in any dispute, not only politics
文法句型
be + non-political
keep + object + non-political
non-political + noun
用法筆記
Often used for people, groups, discussions, or events that avoid taking a political position. Distinguish from sense 2 (NOT ABOUT POLITICS): this sense is about not showing views, not simply being outside the topic of politics.
2. not connected with politics, or not shaped by political issues when something is
not connected with politics, or not shaped by political issues when something is planned or judged.
The museum's new family show is non-political and full of hands-on science games.
non-political + show / article / topic
Christopher chose a non-political topic for his speech on safe water.
The judge said the delay was non-political and caused by missing files.
Pim's job at the aquarium is mostly non-political, apart from city budgets.
Iris wrote a non-political article about street trees and summer heat.
- nonideological
narrower; stresses freedom from political ideas or doctrine
文法句型
be + non-political
non-political + noun
用法筆記
Often used for topics, work, decisions, or activities that lie outside politics. Unlike sense 1 (NO POLITICAL VIEWS), this sense does not focus on someone's opinion or public stance.