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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Not politically structured, oriented, or focused; not interested in politics.

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  • adjective Not political

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  • adjective politically neutral

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Examples

  • Having lost significant ground to Obama on the issue of the economy, and facing a potentially defining and withering debate on Friday where he would be confronted on his statements on the economy that have led to this sharp decline, McCain has attempted to change the rules of the game, to erase many past errors through a putatively "unpolitical" move -- something we have seen before.

    Obama Rejects McCain's Call For Suspension Of Debate; Says He Was Blindsided 2009

  • Having lost significant ground to Obama on the issue of the economy, and facing a potentially defining and withering debate on Friday where he would be confronted on his statements on the economy that have led to this sharp decline, McCain has attempted to change the rules of the game, to erase many past errors through a putatively "unpolitical" move -- something we have seen before.

    Obama Adviser: We're Inclined To Go Ahead With Debate 2009

  • Having lost significant ground to Obama on the issue of the economy, and facing a potentially defining and withering debate on Friday where he would be confronted on his statements on the economy that have led to this sharp decline, McCain has attempted to change the rules of the game, to erase many past errors through a putatively "unpolitical" move -- something we have seen before.

    Palin Suggests Americans Looking Only To McCain For Leadership On Financial Crisis 2009

  • Having lost significant ground to Obama on the issue of the economy, and facing a potentially defining and withering debate on Friday where he would be confronted on his statements on the economy that have led to this sharp decline, McCain has attempted to change the rules of the game, to erase many past errors through a putatively "unpolitical" move -- something we have seen before.

    McCain: Bailout Deal Won't Pass 2009

  • Having lost significant ground to Obama on the issue of the economy, and facing a potentially defining and withering debate on Friday where he would be confronted on his statements on the economy that have led to this sharp decline, McCain has attempted to change the rules of the game, to erase many past errors through a putatively "unpolitical" move -- something we have seen before.

    Harry Reid: The Debate Must Go On 2009

  • These "unpolitical" and disorderly creatures carried out a social revolution on their own terms, to satisfy their own needs.

    An Exchange on the Russian Revolution Krow-Lucal, Martha G. 1977

  • I remember during the 8-year Bush Presidency, various friends of mine on the Left eviscerated President Bush on every word stumble, misplaced thought, "unpolitical" correct utterance, and his Texas ways many times.

    The Moderate Voice 2009

  • I remember during the 8-year Bush Presidency, various friends of mine on the Left eviscerated President Bush on every word stumble, misplaced thought, "unpolitical" correct utterance, and his Texas ways many times.

    The Moderate Voice 2009

  • For the record, I absolutely hated President Bush being eviscerated for every word stumble, misplaced thought, "unpolitical" correct utterance, and his Texas ways.

    The Moderate Voice 2009

  • For the record, I absolutely hated President Bush being eviscerated for every word stumble, misplaced thought, "unpolitical" correct utterance, and his Texas ways.

    The Moderate Voice 2009

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