Meaning & use

apolitical

adjective·Academic

Not interested in, involved with, or aligned with political parties or issues.

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She tried to remain apolitical at work and never discussed elections with clients.

The charity presents itself as an apolitical organization focused only on relief work.

A note on using this word

Apolitical describes a lack of political engagement or stance, not a lack of opinions on non-political matters.

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