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

Because of that connection, Morley said courts could potentially apply the same neutrality principles to ballot language that affects congressional redistricting. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026

Yamaha is backing hydrogen as a clean and viable option for reaching carbon neutrality and will develop it as a source of fuel, President and Chief Executive Officer Yoshihiro Hidaka said. —Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026

Government neutrality among faiths — and between belief and nonbelief — is foundational. —Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026

The lack of neutrality was surprising and deeply disappointing. —Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Sun Sentinel, 8 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