neutrality

noun

neu·​tral·​i·​ty nü-ˈtra-lə-tē 

nyü-

: 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.

Synonyms of neutrality

• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• impartiality

Examples of neutrality in a Sentence

The country adopted an official policy of neutrality.

The newspaper is known for its political neutrality.

Recent Examples on the Web

Eventually, entire movements and terms emerged, like body positivity and body neutrality. —Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

Mayer adds that the monarch's traditional neutrality could be tested. —Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026

In March, Ragnar Kjartansson, Tomás Saraceno, and Pussy Riot member Nadya Tolokonnikova signed an open letter that addressed the Biennale’s claims of neutrality. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

This idea of reasonableness is easily caricatured as moral timidity or a bloodless neutrality that drains politics of passion. —Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing neutrality

• net neutrality

Rhymes for neutrality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

Kids Definition

neutrality

noun

neu·​tral·​i·​ty n(y)ü-ˈtral-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being neutral especially in time of war