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apolitical

/ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/
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Adverb:apolitically
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• adjective

1

Not interested or involved in politics; having no political affiliation, significance, or bias.

Example

"The charity organization remains strictly apolitical so that it can deliver humanitarian aid across all regions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'apolitical' (having no interest or involvement in politics) with 'nonpartisan' or 'bipartisan' (which describe political involvement that is independent of or cooperative across specific political parties).

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apocalyptic
apocalyptically
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apollo
apologetic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century by combining the Greek privative prefix 'a-' (meaning 'not' or 'without') with 'political', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'politikos' (of citizens or the state, from 'polis', meaning 'city').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apolitical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apolitical
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