neutrality

[ noo-tral-i-tee, nyoo- ]
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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.

  1. neutral status, as of a seaport during a war.

Origin of neutrality

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at neutral, -ity

Other words from neutrality

  • an·ti·neu·tral·i·ty, noun
  • non·neu·tral·i·ty, noun
  • sem·i·neu·tral·i·ty, noun
  • un·neu·tral·i·ty, noun

Words Nearby neutrality

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How to use neutrality in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for neutrality

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

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