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

Journalists have a responsibility to not reinforce those narratives, and especially not under the guise of neutrality or balance.

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A new carbon-credit project in southern Africa wants to embrace companies’ desire for climate neutrality while distancing itself from problems that have besieged the market in recent years.

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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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Related Words

• disinterest 
• noninterference