nonpolitical
/ˌnän-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl/ (ame, mw)
nonpolitical — adjective
- nonpoliticalpositive
- more nonpoliticalcomparative
- most nonpoliticalsuperlative
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 nonpolitical so classmates do not start arguing.
keep + object + nonpolitical
Ilan describes himself as nonpolitical, even though his parents campaign every year.
describe someone as nonpolitical
The student paper remained nonpolitical and printed only club news and sports.
Kwame gave a nonpolitical answer when reporters asked about the election.
Anya wants the music festival to stay nonpolitical 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 + nonpolitical
keep + object + nonpolitical
nonpolitical + 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 nonpolitical and full of hands-on science games.
nonpolitical + show / article / topic
Christopher chose a nonpolitical topic for his speech on safe water.
The judge said the delay was nonpolitical and caused by missing files.
Pim's job at the aquarium is mostly nonpolitical, apart from city budgets.
Iris wrote a nonpolitical article about street trees and summer heat.
- nonideological
narrower; stresses freedom from political ideas or doctrine
文法句型
be + nonpolitical
nonpolitical + 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.