noun
political independents; nonpartisan
Refers to people or groups not affiliated with any political party. Often used in election contexts.
無党派層の支持が選挙の鍵を握る。
Support from independent voters holds the key to the election.
彼は無党派の候補者として
He ran as an independent candidate.
Compound of 無 (mu, 'without') and 党派 (tōha, 'faction' or 'party'), literally meaning 'without party affiliation'.