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

Unfortunately, the City Council’s proposed 2024-25 budget will cut Climate Smart San Jose’s funding, impairing the city’s progress toward its goal of carbon neutrality, or net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, by 2030. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024

The rise in home prices slowed, competition cooled, and the market is becoming friendlier for homebuyers and heading towards neutrality between buyers and sellers, Zillow said. —Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 12 June 2024

Yet this opinion does not translate into a desire to see the United States adopt neutrality or exit the Middle East. —Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2024

Achieving municipal and community carbon neutrality by 2050. —Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 13 May 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