nonaligned
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non·a·ligned
(nŏn′ə-līnd′)adj.
Not allied with any other nation or bloc; neutral: A group of 20 nonaligned nations urged a treaty to ban space weapons.
non′a·lign′ment n.
nonaligned
(ˌnɒnəˈlaɪnd)adj
ˌnonaˈlignment n1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (of states) not part of a major alliance or power bloc, esp not allied to the US, China, or formerly the Soviet Union
non•a•ligned
(ˌnɒn əˈlaɪnd)adj.
not politically aligned, esp. with either one of two opposing powers or ideologies.
[1955–60]
non`a•lign′ment, n.
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| Adj. | 1. | nonaligned - not affiliated with any faction, party, or cause aligned - brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a faction, party, or cause |
nonaligned
adjectiveNot inclining toward or actively taking either side in a matter under dispute:
Idiom: on the fence.