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

Still, Beck said, ongoing negotiations could lead her group to neutrality. —Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025

Budget-Neutral Accumulation Explained Budget neutrality in government policy means avoiding net changes to spending or deficits. —Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Diplomatic envoys are expected to represent their government's policies and maintain neutrality in international affairs. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025

In 2020, China announced that the country would reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. —Simmone Shah, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025

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