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 Word Forms

• apo·liti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of apolitical¹

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

Example Sentences

Regardless of whether or not it wants to be, “Warfare” is not an apolitical film.

From Salon

Retaining the best prosecutors, whose casework is largely apolitical, has been a longstanding challenge for the government.

From Los Angeles Times

I have a lot of friends who are apolitical, you know, working people who don't have the same deranged interest in politics that I do, right?

From Salon

On Tuesday's episode of "The View," Goldberg clarified that this is a break in the norm for Underwood, who typically has an apolitical record, staying out of political discourse and declining to endorse political candidates.

From Salon

“It’s not about choosing sides, or even being apolitical,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times