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nonpartisan

Meaning

Not aligned with or favoring any particular group or faction, especially in politics.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The election workers wanted everyone to trust the results. They focused on following the rules fairly, no matter who people voted for. Their goal was to be a nonpartisan force, making sure the count was honest for all sides.

The election workers diligently sorted ballots, their faces etched with fatigue but also a quiet resolve. They were there for the process itself, to ensure fairness for everyone, regardless of who they voted for. Their commitment to being nonpartisan meant their only loyalty was to truth and accuracy.

The town hall meeting was tense. Everyone had strong feelings about the new zoning laws. But Sarah, the moderator, remained completely nonpartisan. She listened carefully to both sides, her face neutral, ensuring everyone got a fair chance to speak without picking favorites.

The town crier announced, "Our new mayor is totally nonpartisan! He likes ice cream AND cake. No fighting over flavors here! He just wants everyone to be happy, whether they're team sprinkles or team chocolate chips. What a guy!"

The town's official pie-judging committee remained completely nonpartisan, refusing to let their personal love for cherry-rhubarb sway them from awarding the blue ribbon to a truly exceptional prune-and-pickle creation. Even Mayor Mildred, a die-hard blueberry fan, had to admit the tangy-sweet oddity was a winner.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

She watched the local council meeting with a knot in her stomach, hoping for a fair decision. The speaker emphasized their role was nonpartisan, meaning they wouldn't pick sides based on who was speaking, but focus only on the facts.

The election observers, hired specifically for their nonpartisan stance, meticulously documented every ballot count, ensuring fairness for all candidates regardless of their party. They understood their role demanded impartiality, a commitment to representing only the truth of the process, not the fervor of any side.

The community council reviewed the proposed zoning changes for the new alpaca farm, determined to remain nonpartisan. Their goal wasn't to favor the farmers or the concerned neighbors, but to make a decision that benefited the town as a whole, a difficult balance to strike when opinions ran so high.

Bartholomew, a remarkably fluffy alpaca, insisted his opinions on the best lawn ornaments were strictly nonpartisan. He’d compliment a gnome’s jaunty hat one moment, then praise a flamingo’s questionable taste the next, his fleece billowing with unwavering neutrality.

Bartholomew the badger, a renowned cheese sculptor, insisted his creations remain completely nonpartisan. He'd never let his cheddar swan lean towards the Gouda guild or his Swiss bear favor the Stilton syndicate. His art was for all dairy lovers, a truly unbiased, deliciously pungent democracy of cheese.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The election observer group maintained a strict nonpartisan stance. They weren't there to support one candidate or party over another. Their sole purpose was to ensure fair and accurate vote counting, a task requiring an unbiased perspective, free from any political agenda.

The town council faced a difficult decision about the new industrial park. Several residents voiced strong opinions, but the chairperson insisted the deliberations remain nonpartisan, focusing solely on the evidence and the long-term welfare of the entire community, not on any single influential bloc.

The observer meticulously cataloged the migratory patterns of the Arctic tern. Their notes remained strictly nonpartisan, devoid of any personal opinion or preference, simply documenting the birds' journeys with objective precision. This commitment ensured the data's scientific integrity.

Barnaby, a notoriously flamboyant poodle, insisted his campaign for mayor be entirely nonpartisan. He wouldn't endorse the Squirrel Squirrels Party or the Raccoon Renegades, instead promising treats and belly rubs for all, regardless of their chosen burrow or dumpster affiliation. His platform was simple: more squeaky toys, fewer existential crises.

The esteemed Pigeon Council, tasked with arbitrating disputes over prime breadcrumb territory, maintained a strictly nonpartisan stance. They wouldn't even consider a bribe of stale baguette from the aggressive Seagull Syndicate, nor would they sway their pecked judgments for the meek Sparrow Collective's incessant chirping about crumb equality.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The election observer's solemn duty was to remain scrupulously nonpartisan, meticulously documenting every irregularity without prejudice. Her commitment to this principle was unwavering, ensuring the integrity of the process for all citizens, irrespective of their political allegiances.

The archival committee, tasked with preserving obscure celestial cartography from pre-fusion eras, maintained a strictly nonpartisan stance. Their meticulous cataloging aimed to represent all stellar cultures equitably, avoiding even the slightest implication of favoring Terran or Xylosian discoveries over others. This commitment ensured their work's enduring credibility.

The adjudicator's pronouncements during the planetary terraforming dispute were remarkably nonpartisan. Neither the iridium miners nor the nascent xenobotanical collectives found reason to cavil at the equitable distribution of atmospheric processors. Their pronouncements evinced an impartial judgment, crucial for interspecies accord.

The precinct captain, a man whose sartorial choices were as inscrutable as his pronouncements, insisted on a strictly nonpartisan approach. This meant neither the effervescent faction advocating for glitter-bomb infrastructure nor the somber cabal championing turnip subsidies could sway his vote. He merely observed, a veritable sphinx of civic duty, utterly devoid of allegiances.

My prize-winning marmoset, Bartholomew, presides over the annual Fungus Fanatics' Gala with an unimpeachable, nonpartisan air. Whether it’s a particularly pungent puffball or a subtly saccharine slime mold, Bartholomew’s tiny, discerning nose remains impartial, refusing to favor the basidiomycetes over the ascomycetes, much to the chagrin of the mycological extremists.

Difficulty

Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.

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