nonpartizan

Thân thiện

A nonpartizan commission oversees the public debate.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Free from party affiliation or bias: Describes a person, organization, or perspective that is not aligned with, influenced by, or biased toward any particular political party or faction.

2. Noun:

   • A person who is nonpartisan: An individual who remains independent from political party loyalties, or someone appointed or elected based on merit rather than party politics.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The committee sought a nonpartizan expert to provide an objective analysis of the policy.
  • Her reporting is praised for being fair and nonpartizan.

• Noun:

  • The board appointed a respected nonpartizan to oversee the election process.
  • As a lifelong nonpartizan, he votes for candidates based on their ideas, not their party.

Advanced Usage

• "nonpartizan commission": A group formed to operate independently from political parties.

  • A nonpartizan commission was established to redraw the electoral districts.

• "in a nonpartizan manner": Describes an action performed without partisan bias.

  • The judge is expected to administer justice in a nonpartizan manner.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonpartisan (adj/n): The standard and more common spelling of "nonpartizan." It carries the same definitions.

  • They are members of a nonpartisan voter advocacy group.

• Bipartisan (adj): Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other.

  • The bill passed with bipartisan support.

• Unbiased (adj): Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial. (A close synonym for the adjective form).

  • We need an unbiased opinion.

Synonyms

• Impartial (adj): Treating all rivals or disputants equally.
• Independent (adj/n): Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion or conduct.
• Neutral (adj): Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.

Related Phrases

• Above the fray: Not involved in a contentious matter or partisan struggle.

  • The retired general tried to position himself above the fray as a nonpartizan voice.

• Swing voter (n): A voter who has no allegiance to any political party and whose vote is unpredictable. (This is a specific type of nonpartizan person).

  • Candidates often target swing voters in key districts.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. free from party affiliation or bias

Noun

1. a person who is nonpartisan

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