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

One way to cut the Gordian knot would be Ukrainian neutrality. —Armstrong Williams, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025

There are elements for the U.S. to come in and defend its critical assets in the Panama Canal, in the Panama Canal treaty, in the neutrality treaty. —ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025

Since the full transfer of the canal in 1999, in accordance with the Torrijos-Carter Treaties of 1977, which guaranteed its neutrality, mostly things have worked well. —Llewellyn King, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025

This goal aligns with the EU’s broader climate neutrality target by 2050. —Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

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