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neutralism

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

noun

the policy or advocacy of maintaining strict neutrality in foreign affairs.
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Origin of neutralism

First recorded in 1570–80; neutral + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM neutralism

an·ti·neu·tral·ism, noun

Words nearby neutralism

neutral, neutral axis, neutral corner, neutral density, neutral ground, neutralism, neutralist, neutrality, neutralization, neutralization plate, neutralization test
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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 of neutralism

neutralist, noun, adjective
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