neutrality

noun

neu·​tral·​i·​ty nü-ˈtra-lə-tē 

nyü-

: the quality or state of being neutral

especially : refusal to take part in a war between other powers

The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.

Synonyms

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

Examples of neutrality in a Sentence

The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.

The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.

Recent Examples on the Web

Two similar documents listed for thousands of dollars earlier this year: A Franklin letter about the American Revolution asked $120,000, while a copy of George Washington’s neutrality proclamation signed by Alexander Hamilton was valued at $58,000. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024

To be clear: What Bezos and Soon-Shiong did here, under a guise of neutrality, is take a very loud position. —Allison Morrow, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024

That, at first, gives the appearance of neutrality. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024

Zero Research and advocacy groups like the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the World Resources Institute are emphasizing the importance of historical emissions in reaching true climate neutrality. —Rob Van Straten, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing neutrality

• net neutrality

Kids Definition

neutrality

noun

neu·​tral·​i·​ty n(y)ü-ˈtral-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being neutral especially in time of war