non-partisan
|non-par-ti-san|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑnˈpɑrtɪzən/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈpɑːtɪzən/
neutral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-partisan' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'partisan' from Middle French 'partisan,' meaning 'supporter of a party.'
Historical Evolution
'partisan' changed from the Middle French word 'partisan' and eventually became the modern English word 'partisan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'partisan' meant 'supporter of a party,' but 'non-partisan' evolved to mean 'not affiliated with any party.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45