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unaligned people

[/ˌʌnəˈlaɪnd ˈpiːpəl/]
nounpl: unaligned people
povos não alinhados
1. Nations or groups that do not formally align with major political, military, or ideological blocs, particularly during the Cold War period when countries maintained independence from both NATO and the Soviet bloc
India was one of the most prominent unaligned people during the Cold War era.
A Índia foi um dos povos não alinhados mais proeminentes durante a era da Guerra Fria.
2. Societies or populations that do not identify with or support a particular faction, movement, or alliance
The unaligned people of the region refused to join either side of the conflict.
Os povos não alinhados da região recusaram-se a juntar-se a nenhum dos lados do conflito.
Synonyms
non-aligned nationsindependent nationsneutral countriesunaffiliated peoplesautonomous peoples
Antonyms
aligned nationsbloc membersaffiliated peoplesallied nations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
povos não alinhados
Standard usage, commonly taught in history courses
Portugal
povos não alinhados
Same standard usage as Brazilian Portuguese
International Portuguese
países não alinhados
More common when referring to nations rather than general peoples

Related Idioms & Phrases

Non-Aligned Movement
maintain independence from power blocs
pursue a neutral foreign policy
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