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 of neutrality

• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• impartiality

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

The neutrality of the white cube gives way to an immersive installation dominated by shades of red—threads suspended from the ceiling, woven into sculptural forms, draped across surfaces and layered into dense, tactile compositions. —Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026

Let every new person, every new opportunity be greeted with neutrality, then observation, then placement. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026

That neutrality could come at a cost, some experts say, should the two GOP aspirants prevail. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026

Section 230 assumes a kind of neutrality on the part of websites, defining them as distribution tools rather than as exploitative systems. —Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing neutrality

• net neutrality

Rhymes for neutrality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

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