nonalignment

American  

[non-uh-lahyn-muhnt] / ˌnɒn əˈlaɪn mənt /

noun

1. the state or condition of being nonaligned.

2. a national policy repudiating political or military alliance with a world power, as the U.S. or the People's Republic of China.

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Etymology

Origin of nonalignment

First recorded in 1930–35; non- + alignment

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nonalignment

Over the years, the nomenclature has changed—from nonalignment to strategic autonomy to multialignment—but the substance has remained the same.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

In Brazil’s case, there’s also the long-standing diplomatic tradition of nonalignment with the world’s major powers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026

In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Nepali Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud said his country will work to enhance its relations with both India and China while maintaining a policy of nonalignment.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

It has also brought India closer to Washington than ever, something that once seemed unthinkable in U.S. foreign policy circles given Delhi’s history of nonalignment.

From New York Times ● May 12, 2023

Li said that the countries’ relations “outperform the military-political unions of the Cold War era. They rest on the principles of nonalignment, and are very stable.”

From Washington Times ● Apr. 16, 2023