Departisanize

/ˌdiːpɑrˈtɪzənaɪz/ verb

Definition

To remove partisan bias, political party affiliation, or factional loyalty from something; to make impartial or non-partisan.

Etymology

From de- (remove) + partisan (from Italian partigiano, meaning party member or faction supporter) + -ize (make or cause). A modern political term describing the removal of party politics.

Kelly Says

Departisanize appeared as governments tried to create 'impartial' institutions in the 20th century—yet the word itself reveals the challenge, because calling something 'non-partisan' is itself often a partisan position.

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