nonpartisan
Americanadjective
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not supporting or controlled by a political party, special interest group, or the like.
- Synonyms:
- disinterested
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpartisanship noun
Etymology
Origin of nonpartisan
First recorded in 1880–85; non- + partisan 1
Example Sentences
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The independent, nonpartisan Cook Political Report, which has a sterling decades-long record of election forecasting, said the most probable outcome is a wash.
From Los Angeles Times
About 56% of Americans disapprove of his handling of it, compared with about 40% who approve, according to an average of polls collected by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
"It really is a very detailed blueprint," said Eugene Kiley, who wrote a comprehensive rundown on Project 2025 for the nonpartisan website Factcheck.org.
From BBC
According to a study last year by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, the overwhelming majority of American adults have an unfavorable view of Zuckerberg.
From Los Angeles Times
The organization describes itself as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on long-term affordability and livability in the Golden State.
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