nonaligned

adjective

Definition of nonalignednext
as in neutral

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Recent Examples of nonaligned This battle between anti-Western states and nonaligned ones will shape the future of BRICS—with important consequences for the global order itself. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2024 Despite the growing divergence between the explicitly anti-Western camp in the BRICS and the nonaligned camp, all members still agree on a number of fundamental issues that explain why the grouping has become vital to its members. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2024 The broad guidelines for relations between nations emphasize state sovereignty, nonaggression, and noninterference in each other’s internal affairs, and were later adopted by the nonaligned movement. — Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 July 2024 Malaysia’s government has long pursued a nonaligned strategy, which can sometimes be misunderstood as a pro-China stance, says Rahman Yaacob, a research fellow in the Southeast Asia program at the Lowy Institute. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 18 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for nonaligned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonaligned
  1. neutral
  2. bipartisan
  3. independent
  4. nonpartisan
  5. autonomous
  6. unaffiliated
Adjective
  • The country remains split on issues such as DEI (39 percent positive opinion compared to 43 percent negative and 14 percent neutral) and Ukraine (41 percent positive opinion compared to 28 percent negative and 27 percent neutral).
    — Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of neutral
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  • Given the tie in the House, some degree of bipartisan cooperation will be required to get the 68 votes needed to pass the big budget measures to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
    — Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Representative Anna Paulina Luna successfully gathered enough bipartisan support on Tuesday to force a floor vote on proxy voting for members of Congress who have become new parents, challenging House Speaker Mike Johnson's opposition.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of bipartisan
Adjective
  • Founded in 2002, Film Movement distributes award-winning independent and international films, having released more than 300 feature films from festivals worldwide.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
    — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of independent
Adjective
  • Animal passages may be that most endangered of Washington species: a relatively nonpartisan issue.
    — Ben Goldfarb, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said last week that House Republicans’ current budget cannot meet its spending-cut goals without significantly cutting Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of nonpartisan
Adjective
  • Now, the military is trying to keep up with the innovation going on in the private sector—AI and autonomous vehicles, drones, etc.
    — Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This vision of the future is becoming increasingly real thanks to advancements in autonomous driving technology.
    — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of autonomous
Adjective
  • Now only Republicans or unaffiliated voters will be allowed to participate in the GOP primary and if no candidate wins the majority, the race is forced into a runoff.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Californians — and San Franciscans — are more likely to identify as religiously unaffiliated now compared to a decade ago, per a new study.
    — Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of unaffiliated

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