neutrality

noun

neu·​tral·​i·​ty nü-ˈtra-lə-tē How to pronounce neutrality (audio)
nyü-
Synonyms of neutralitynext
: the quality or state of being neutral
especially : refusal to take part in a war between other powers
The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.

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The country adopted an official policy of neutrality. The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.
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Thanks to their neutrality, black and white tiles can support both understated and daring palettes. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 The task is not to lower the standards of evidence, but to ask why the old standards were so often mistaken for neutrality. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 As a result, the bill would leave parts of the crypto ecosystem vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, sanctions evaders, fraudsters, and other illicit actors under the guise of technological neutrality. — Richard Nephew, Fortune, 2 July 2026 California is aggressively adding renewable energy to meet a 2045 goal of reaching carbon neutrality, and has installed more panels and energy storage than any US state. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for neutrality

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neutrality was in the 15th century

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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutrality. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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neutrality

noun
neu·​tral·​i·​ty n(y)ü-ˈtral-ət-ē How to pronounce neutrality (audio)
: the quality or state of being neutral especially in time of war

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