Nonpartisan — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən/ non·par·ti·san

Meaning & Definition of Nonpartisan

Nonpartisan (adjective)

  1. not partisan; especially, free from party affiliation, bias, or designation

Nonpartisan (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias

    "made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned"

    similar: candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, indifferent, just, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced
    related: frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward, balanced, rational, reasonable
    opposite: biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust
    near: deceitful, deceptive, dishonest, arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable, jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic, colored, distorted, warped

  2. not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war

    "nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election"

    similar: neutral, on the fence
    related: nonaligned, hands-off, noninterventionist, autonomous, independent, sovereign, unaffiliated, nonbelligerent, individualistic, disinterested, evenhanded, fair, impartial, indifferent, unbiased, uninfluenced, unprejudiced, bipartisan
    opposite: allied, confederate
    near: biased, partial, partisan, prejudiced, unfair, affiliated, associated, federated, belligerent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nonpartisan

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nonpartisan:

candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, indifferent, just, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced, neutral, on the fence

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nonpartisan

Words with the opposite meaning of Nonpartisan:

biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust, allied, confederate

Related Words for Nonpartisan

frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward, balanced, rational, reasonable, nonaligned, hands-off, noninterventionist, autonomous, independent, sovereign, unaffiliated, nonbelligerent, individualistic, uninfluenced, bipartisan

Near Antonyms of Nonpartisan

deceitful, deceptive, dishonest, arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable, jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic, colored, distorted, warped, unfair, affiliated, associated, federated, belligerent

Word Forms of Nonpartisan

Derived words: nonpartisanship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nonpartisan

First known use: 1843

Frequently Asked Questions about Nonpartisan

What does "Nonpartisan" mean?

"Nonpartisan" means not partisan; especially, free from party affiliation, bias, or designation. As an adjective, it is defined as: not partisan; especially, free from party affiliation, bias, or designation. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nonpartisan"?

Other words for "Nonpartisan" include candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair and impartial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nonpartisan" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nonpartisan"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nonpartisan". Common alternatives include candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, indifferent and just.

What is the opposite of "Nonpartisan"?

Antonyms of "Nonpartisan" include biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris and partisan. Near antonyms include deceitful, deceptive, dishonest and arbitrary.

How do you use "Nonpartisan" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nonpartisan" in a sentence: "made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned"; "nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election".

Is "Nonpartisan" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nonpartisan" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Nonpartisan"?

"Nonpartisan" is pronounced /ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən/ and divided into syllables as non·par·ti·san.

What is the origin of the word "Nonpartisan"?

First known use: 1843.