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

Claremont President Ryan Williams framed the dispute as a failure of professional neutrality, accusing the American Bar Association of becoming a partisan institution. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since the mid-19th century, but its meaning has been debated for years. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to tighten the country’s neutrality rules, with 70% voting against it and every region opposing the measure. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Switzerland’s neutrality was never absolute and often a la carte, even during many 20th-century wars. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 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