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

By contrast, Swiss clubs perhaps take the country’s reputation for neutrality a little too literally in the Champions League. —Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

Neutrality statement Universities must also adopt a neutrality policy to distinguish the institution's and its units' official positions from those of the broader community. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026

Vassilis Papaefstathiou, deputy mayor of strategic planning and climate neutrality, explained Kalamata is one of the few Greek cities with the ambitious goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2030. —ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

When antisemitism resurfaces in public life, whether in stadiums, streets, or online, silence is not neutrality. —Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 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