neutrality

American  

[noo-tral-i-tee, nyoo-] / nuˈtræl ɪ ti, nyu- /

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.

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neutrality British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of neutrality

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

Example Sentences

That means embracing institutional neutrality—or restraint, as we call it at Dartmouth—on issues that don’t directly affect our mission or core functions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thursday’s benign reading of 16 points, a level that indicates broad market neutrality, seems par for the course in a market that’s growing inured to political risks.

From Barron's

Thursday’s benign reading of 16 points, a level that indicates broad market neutrality, seems par for the course in a market that’s growing inured to political risks.

From Barron's

However, resource-poor Japan now wants to revive atomic energy to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and meet growing energy needs from artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

However, Scullion claimed the police investigation was "flawed" and "lacked neutrality and objectivity".

From BBC

Related Words

• disinterest
• noninterference