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

Wu last month released her 2030 climate action plan with aggressive strategies to achieve her carbon neutrality goal, including floating the potential for a congestion pricing system to discourage driving into downtown Boston. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026

The group stands for love and peace of all people globally and neutrality. —Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026

When the issuer also owns the settlement layer, that neutrality survives only as a promise, with no structure forcing it to hold. —Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

The company said the project is designed to create a commercial market for industrial carbon storage in California while supporting the state’s carbon-neutrality goals. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 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