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nonaligned

American  
[non-uh-lahynd] / ˌnɒn əˈlaɪnd /

adjective

  1. not aligned.

    nonaligned machine parts.

  2. not allied with or favoring any other nation or bloc.

    nonaligned African nations.


noun

  1. a nonaligned person or nation.

nonaligned British  
/ ˌnɒnəˈlaɪnd /

adjective

  1. (of states) not part of a major alliance or power bloc, esp not allied to the US, China, or formerly the Soviet Union

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of nonaligned

1955–60; non- + aligned ( def. )

Example Sentences

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He likened the grouping of countries that want to chart their own course regarding Russia to the Nonaligned Movement that sprang up in the postcolonial 1950s, eschewing allegiance with any major power bloc.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2022

The result was the birth of the Nonaligned Movement.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

Venezuela’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Moncada, speaking on behalf of the Nonaligned Movement, recalled that Castro was a founding member of the organization which now represents 120 mainly developing countries.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2016

Algeria was a strong supporter of the Nonaligned Movement and as assembly president he was criticized by the United States for partisan decisions.

From US News • Oct. 9, 2015

The biggest criticism came from the 120-nation Nonaligned Movement, the largest bloc at the United Nations.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2012

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