Neutrality

Quick meaning: Neutrality is a noun meaning The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

Meaning

The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

More Meanings

1. (chemistry): The quality or state of being neutral.
2. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.
3. (international law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
4. (obsolete) Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.

Example Sentences

There is no health; physicians say that we At best enjoy but a neutrality.

The official pretence of a scrupulous solicitude to maintain neutrality is flagrantly insincere.

Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects.

Lizzo, who is known for messages of self-love and wider acceptance, has recently said as much as she shared that she is encouraging a stance of body neutrality for herself and others.

Word Forms

• neutralities

Synonyms for neutrality

Depending on context, synonyms include indifferent, disinterest.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disinterest, neutral, impartial, objectivity, impartiality, abstention.

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