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

• 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

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

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