apolitical
adjective
apo·lit·i·cal
ˌā-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl 
1
: having no interest or involvement in political affairs
also
: having an aversion to politics or political affairs
2
: having no political significance
Examples of apolitical in a Sentence
Although both of her parents are politicians, she's completely apolitical.
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It’s been a successful endeavor, and one that has been seen by both Republicans and Democrats as a mostly apolitical one.
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Southern California News Group Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
In my view, the Los Angeles fires call for a similar investigation that is technically sound, multidisciplinary, unbiased, apolitical and independent.
—Najmedin Meshkati, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Trump again named him for the role in early 2020, and Ratcliffe was confirmed in a 49-44 vote, seen as a notably political vote for the typically apolitical position.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
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Southern California News Group Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
In my view, the Los Angeles fires call for a similar investigation that is technically sound, multidisciplinary, unbiased, apolitical and independent.
—Najmedin Meshkati, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Trump again named him for the role in early 2020, and Ratcliffe was confirmed in a 49-44 vote, seen as a notably political vote for the typically apolitical position.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Apolitical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apolitical. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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