Not supporting or controlled by any political party or group. It suggests fairness and independence from party interests.
From “non-” meaning “not” + “partisan,” which comes from French and Italian roots meaning “supporter of a party.” It grew common in modern political language to describe neutral institutions or positions.
In a world where many issues are labeled left or right, “nonpartisan” signals an attempt to step outside that tug-of-war. It doesn’t mean “without opinions,” just “not officially on any team.”
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