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

In the halls of CERAWeek, where around 10,000 experts and executives converged, attendees debated the fastest way to feed the burgeoning technology's massive energy demands, despite carbon neutrality pledges.

From Barron's

EU policymakers hope a step-up in the flow of corporate cash for removals of carbon can help it achieve its ambitious goal of emissions neutrality within the coming decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

They say the aim of the bill is to protect the religious neutrality of the state and support a sense of shared civic identity.

From BBC

Petrie-Norris chairs the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee and has helped lead legislative efforts to stabilize California’s fuels market without retreating from goals to achieve carbon neutrality.

From Los Angeles Times

"What was new and what has left a profound impression on me was the violation of medical neutrality," she said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• disinterest
• noninterference