NONPARTISAN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

nonpartisan

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən

Definition of nonpartisan

as in impartial

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned

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as in neutral

not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election

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Recent Examples of nonpartisan The other candidates also agreed the office should be nonpartisan. — Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 Blair, the former chair of the Gwinnett County School Board, had finished second to Scott out of the five candidates during the July 28 nonpartisan special election. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Weighing cost and value The administration hasn't said how much the 18-month Bridge program could cost, but the nonpartisan health research group KFF took a stab. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 To back up that claim, the ad cites research from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

The Turkish government maintains that the justice system is impartial and independent.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Unlike human will, which can be self-serving, dominating, unjustly conditional, or confusingly unfair, God’s will is wise, loving, free, impartial, and infinitely insightful.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of impartial

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While pay-transparency laws and talent shortages can create more equitable gains for employees, the reality is that wealth gains remain modest at the bottom and substantial at the top.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Zay was seeking immediate equitable relief and asked to be reinstated as commissioner while it was determined if his removal complied with Indiana Code.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026