Hlutlausa

Hlutlausa is an Icelandic adjective that describes someone or something as nonpartisan, neutral, or without party affiliation. It is the feminine singular form of the adjective hlutlaus; masculine and neuter forms are hlutlaus and hlutlaust, respectively. In practice, hlutlausa is used to describe people, organizations, or processes that are not formally aligned with any political party and that aim to be neutral in a given context.

Etymology: The term is formed from hlut, meaning “part,” and laus, meaning “without,” literally “without part.” The word follows standard Icelandic adjective inflection and occurs most commonly in formal or journalistic Icelandic.

Usage: Common in political journalism and civic discourse, where it can describe candidates, elections, or bodies that operate without formal party ties. It can also appear in discussions about media neutrality or nonpartisan governance. The nuance can range from genuine impartiality to strategic positioning, depending on context.

In dictionaries and linguistic usage, hlutlausa is recognized as the feminine singular form; the masculine and neuter forms are hlutlaus and hlutlaust, respectively.

See also: hlutlaus, nonpartisan, political neutrality, Icelandic language.