neutralist

[ noo-truh-list, nyoo- ]

noun

1. a person who advocates or adheres to a policy of strict neutrality in foreign affairs.
2. a person who advocates or adheres to a policy or theory of neutralism.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or advocating neutralism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutralist¹

First recorded in 1615–25; neutral + -ist

Example Sentences

The honest neutralist journals, yielding to the nation, veered round to the fallen Cabinet.

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The allied powers must draw him from that jail, before they can have the full advantage of the exertions of this great neutralist.

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She repaid their neglect with contempt, and the silent neutralist soon became regarded by them as the secret foe.

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The article in the Stampa, which appears ultra-nationalist, is in reality purely neutralist.

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