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Definition of nonpartisan

nonpartisan

/ˌnɑːnˈpɑːr.tə.zən/
(UK: non-partisan)
non · par · ti · san
Plural:nonpartisans
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nonpartisan Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not biased or partisan, especially toward any particular political party or ideological group.

Example

"The commission released a nonpartisan report analyzing the long-term economic impact of the proposed tax reform."

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• noun

1

A person who is not affiliated with or biased toward any established political party.

Example

"As a committed nonpartisan, she voted strictly on the merits of each candidate rather than along party lines."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Nonpartisan' means completely independent of any political party, whereas 'bipartisan' refers to cooperation or agreement between two opposing political parties.

• Rhymes for nonpartisan

• Nearby Words

nonparent
nonparticipant
nonparticipation
nonpartisan
nonpartisanship
nonpayer
nonpaying

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