nonpolitical

/ (ˌnɒnpəˈlɪtɪkəl) /

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adjective

not of, dealing with, or relating to politicsa nonpolitical organization

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby nonpolitical

nonplus, nonplussed, nonpoint, nonpoisonous, nonpolar, nonpolitical, nonpolluting, nonporous, nonpositive, non possumus, nonpracticing

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How to use nonpolitical in a sentence

I reiterate here, however, my great hope that this was a nonpolitical loner.
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The clothes offer the most human, nonpolitical glimpse of the first lady.
Michelle Obama's Uncensored Fashion Choices|Robin Givhan|April 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Cicero confesses that he went to see her, but protests that his reasons for doing so were absolutely nonpolitical.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 2|Various
At first these ideas were of a nonpolitical character and extremely abstract.
The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII)|Various

Suneep nodded slowly, with a cautious expression, a nonpolitical animal being drawn into a political discussion.
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom|Cory Doctorow
The thing which had impressed him most was the widespread growth of revolutionary, nonpolitical labor organizations.
Comrade Yetta|Albert Edwards
The Chinese lived primarily under the dominance of nonpolitical agencies.
Government in Republican China|Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger