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 project is tied into the goals of Deerfield’s Climate Action Report, which aims to reduce community emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The update, approved in May, will remove 118 million allowances from the market by 2030 and 900 million after 2030, which officials say will keep California on its path to carbon neutrality by 2045. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

As a result, the bill would leave parts of the crypto ecosystem vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, sanctions evaders, fraudsters, and other illicit actors under the guise of technological neutrality. — Richard Nephew, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Thanks to their neutrality, black and white tiles can support both understated and daring palettes. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 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