nonaligned

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒn.əˈlaɪnd/
US: /ˌnɑːn.əˈlaɪnd/

  1. Not allied with other nations or groups, especially during a conflict.

    1. The country remained nonaligned during the Cold War.
    2. Switzerland has a long history of being a nonaligned nation, avoiding international conflicts.

  2. Not in precise alignment; out of proper relative position.

    1. The picture on the wall was slightly nonaligned.
    2. The tiles appeared nonaligned, requiring careful adjustment to create a uniform pattern.

Synonyms

neutral independent
nonaligned noun

  1. A nation or group that is not allied with other nations or groups, especially during a conflict.

    1. The conference was for nonaligned nations.
    2. Representatives from various nonaligned countries attended the summit to discuss common interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonaligned" in English means: Not allied with other nations or groups, especially during a conflict., Not in precise alignment; out of proper relative position..

The phonetic transcription of "nonaligned" is /ˌnɒn.əˈlaɪnd/ in British English and /ˌnɑːn.əˈlaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonaligned": neutral, independent.

Example usage of "nonaligned": "The country remained nonaligned during the Cold War.". More examples on the page.