neutrality

[noo-tral-i-tee, nyoo-]

noun

1. the state of being neutral.

2. the policy or status of a nation that does not participate in a war between other nations.

   the continuous neutrality of Switzerland.

3. neutral status, as of a seaport during a war.

neutrality

/ njuːˈtrælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or character of being neutral, esp in a dispute, contest, etc

2. the condition of being chemically or electrically neutral

Other Word Forms

• antineutrality noun
• nonneutrality noun
• semineutrality noun
• unneutrality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutrality¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; neutral, -ity

Example Sentences

Weiss has cultivated a reputation as a reasonable dissident, eliding outright partisanship and granting her the appearance of neutrality while claiming the mantle to question progressive orthodoxy.

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More than 150 universities can now hide behind their newfound commitments to “institutional neutrality,” having pledged — or been forced by new state laws — to stay silent on political controversies.

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According to officials, the dismissals were tied to the agents’ conduct during official duties, which seemingly violated policies requiring political neutrality and impartiality while in uniform or on duty.

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Back in 2021, President Xi announced that China would aim to peak its emissions this decade and reach "carbon neutrality" by 2060.

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Together, the package can reduce energy costs for Californians and strengthen our state’s chances of reaching carbon neutrality by 2045.

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Related Words

• disinterest 
• noninterference