nonpolitical

adjective

non·​po·​lit·​i·​cal ˌnän-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl How to pronounce nonpolitical (audio)
: not political: such as
a
: not influenced by or concerned with political considerations or issues
nonpolitical ads
b
: nonpartisan
a nonpolitical commission
nonpolitically
ˌnän-pə-ˈli-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce nonpolitical (audio)
adverb
nonpolitically motivated

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The head of the office is a political appointee, though the actual attorneys are meant to be nonpolitical hires. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 But the Washington lobbying firm did not have to register with the government as a foreign agent because of an exemption for representing a nonpolitical, commercial client. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026 Becerra was back in Sacramento campaigning for two congressional candidates and was invited to a nonpolitical reception. — George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 Concerns about his takeover of traditionally nonpolitical celebrations have led some states to decline participating in Washington events and some entertainers to cancel plans to perform at them. — Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpolitical

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonpolitical was in 1841

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“Nonpolitical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpolitical. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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