Definition

Not interested in politics or not having a political focus.

Example

She prefers to remain unpolitical and focus on her work instead.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how unpolitical some of my friends are.

Really? I guess not everyone is into politics.

Yeah, it’s interesting to see how some people just prefer to stay out of it.

I can understand that; sometimes it’s just too much to keep up with.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpolitical → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "political" (from Greek "politikos", meaning of or relating to citizens or the state). The word "unpolitical" means not relating to politics or political affairs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'political', which refers to matters of the state or citizens. This helps you remember that 'unpolitical' means not involved in politics.

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