neutrality

noun

neu·​tral·​i·​ty nü-ˈtra-lə-tē How to pronounce neutrality (audio)
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.

Examples of neutrality in a Sentence

The country adopted an official policy of neutrality. The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.
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Getting there will require a policy strategy that favors technological neutrality, harnesses open-source software, prioritizes funding for algorithm and application development research, and has a low barrier of access. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 For observers, even small clerical mistakes take on larger meaning in cases already testing public faith in the department’s competence, neutrality and independence from political influence. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine prompted both Finland and Sweden to jettison decades-long policies of neutrality and join NATO. David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025 Along these lines, American casualties during the 1950 invasion of Korea by the North made US neutrality almost impossible. Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neutrality

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neutrality was in the 15th century

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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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neutrality

noun
neu·​tral·​i·​ty n(y)ü-ˈtral-ət-ē How to pronounce neutrality (audio)
: the quality or state of being neutral especially in time of war

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