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

• detachment
• disinterest
• disinterestedness
• equity
• evenhandedness
• fair-mindedness
• fairness
• impartiality
• justice
• neutralism
• nonpartisanship
• objectiveness
• objectivity

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

Meta, Pepsi, and Ubisoft — brands that embraced LGBTQ+ marketing with Pride colors just two years ago — stayed monochrome, betting that neutrality equals safety. —Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

When innocent people are attacked for their faith or identity, neutrality is not courage. —Larry Hogan, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2025

There is no suspicion of a lack of neutrality because there is nothing to suggest that. —Cecilia Domínguez, CNN Money, 27 May 2025

But in a world where every cloud server and chip fab is a potential battleground, neutrality is becoming harder to maintain. —Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 22 May 2025

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