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.
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
In a briefing with reporters Tuesday, Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales reiterated that the waterway’s operators seek to ensure that the Panama Canal maintains its neutrality by allowing all parties to bid on equal footing.
—
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025
An organization that depends on political neutrality cannot be led by a man who has already demonstrated a willingness to subvert it.
—Rhys Davies, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The trick, however, is to add an unexpected splash of color, such as a red sweater knotted at the waist, to break up the neutrality.
—Rachele Guidotti, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2025
Demands that Ukraine constitutionally reject NATO membership, de-Nazify, guarantee its neutrality and limit the size of its armed forces were in the Istanbul 2022 document.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neutrality
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025
An organization that depends on political neutrality cannot be led by a man who has already demonstrated a willingness to subvert it.
—Rhys Davies, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The trick, however, is to add an unexpected splash of color, such as a red sweater knotted at the waist, to break up the neutrality.
—Rachele Guidotti, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2025
Demands that Ukraine constitutionally reject NATO membership, de-Nazify, guarantee its neutrality and limit the size of its armed forces were in the Istanbul 2022 document.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neutrality
Cite this Entry
“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share