noun
neutrality
nyoo-TRA-luh-tee
noun
1
The state of not taking sides in a conflict or dispute.
"The country has a long history of political neutrality."
"The referee's neutrality was questioned after several close calls."
How to Use Neutrality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of not favoring either side in a conflict or argument.
Common pairings
maintain neutrality
declare neutrality
political neutrality
Word Forms
neutralities plural
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Etymology
From Middle French neutralité, from Medieval Latin neutralitas, formed from neutral plus -ity.