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

This process will be a routine occurrence moving forward to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and neutrality for the organization. —Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024

Franke previously agreed to testify against Hildebrandt in exchange for the county attorney's neutrality in future hearings with the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. —Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024

Argentina is chosen given its isolation and neutrality. —John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024

Johanna Geron/Reuters Sweden and Finland – Russian neighbors that long relied on neutrality as a strategy for coexistence with Moscow – have reacted to the invasion by choosing to join NATO. —Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2024

Khan claimed his ouster was illegitimate and supported by the United States in retaliation for Khan’s neutrality regarding the Ukraine war. —Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2024

Board Vice Chair Danielle Moore Most noteworthy in my mind are the proactive policies committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting carbon neutrality. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024

Just as the point of state neutrality is personal non-neutrality, the point of political egalitarianism is interpersonal disproportion. —Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024

Those inefficiencies mean lost dollars and, perhaps more importantly in the rush toward carbon neutrality, lost time. —Matt Simon, WIRED, 3 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing neutrality

• net neutrality

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