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

Former State Controller Betty Yee pointed to the need for a clearer transition plan toward carbon neutrality. —Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

That would prevent claims of carbon neutrality based on faraway solar panels or wind turbines when the sun is not shining and the wind is calm. —Arik Levinson, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026

The company is also targeting carbon neutrality by 2040 and climate-positive status by 2050. —Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026

Yet that neutrality has not spared Kfar Chouba and neighboring villages from attack. —Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 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