apolitical

[ ey-puh-lit-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. not political; of no political significance:

   an apolitical organization.

2. not involved or interested in politics.

apolitical

/ ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl /

adjective

1. politically neutral; without political attitudes, content, or bias

Other Words From

• apo·liti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of apolitical¹

First recorded in 1950–55; a- ⁶ + political

Example Sentences

Given that environment, he added, it's crucial that intelligence agencies act in an "apolitical" and "antiseptic" way.

From Salon

Some also raised fears that Kash Patel, a marginal figure in Trump's first administration known for his loyalty, aims to dismantle an apolitical federal security service and refashion it into a means of partisan retribution.

From BBC

The idea of an apolitical FBI Director is no longer operative.

From Salon

Bibi, only recently released from prison herself, is often described as private and apolitical.

From BBC

Trump’s novice Defense secretary pick and report of a planned ‘warrior board’ fuel concerns in some circles over the sanctity of the military’s apolitical traditions.

From Los Angeles Times