neutralism

noun

neu·​tral·​ism ˈnü-trə-ˌli-zəm 

ˈnyü-

1

: neutrality

2

: a policy or the advocacy of neutrality especially in international affairs

neutralist

ˈnü-trə-list 

ˈnyü-

noun

neutralistic

ˌnü-trə-ˈli-stik 

ˌnyü-

adjective

Synonyms

• detachment
• disinterest
• disinterestedness
• equity
• evenhandedness
• fair-mindedness
• fairness
• impartiality
• justice
• neutrality
• nonpartisanship
• objectiveness
• objectivity

Examples of neutralism in a Sentence

his neutralism in the matter is questionable, since he owns thousands of shares in the company

Recent Examples on the Web

India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles. —Erez Manela, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021

Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism. —Leo Robson, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2016

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

neutralism

noun

neu·​tral·​ism ˈn(y)ü-trə-ˌliz-əm 

: a policy of neutrality in international affairs