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neutralism

[ noo-truh-liz-uh m, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu trəˌlɪz əm, ˈnyu- /

noun

the policy or advocacy of maintaining strict neutrality in foreign affairs.
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Nearby words

neutral monism, neutral mutation, neutral spirits, neutral stain, neutral zone, neutralism, neutralist, neutrality, neutralization, neutralization plate, neutralization test

Origin of neutralism

First recorded in 1570–80; neutral + -ism

Related forms

an·ti·neu·tral·ism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for neutralism

neutralism

/ (ˈnjuːtrəˌlɪzəm) /

noun

(in international affairs) the policy, practice, or attitude of neutrality, noninvolvement, or nonalignment with power blocs

Derived Forms

neutralist, noun, adjective
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