Neutral: meaning, definitions and examples

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neutral

 

[ ˈnjuːtrəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

emotions

Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

Synonyms

impartial, impartial, impartial, unbiased

Examples of usage

  • The mediator remained neutral throughout the negotiations.
  • It is important for the judge to be neutral and unbiased in court proceedings.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A person, country, or organization that does not support either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.

Synonyms

impartial party, nonaligned, uninvolved

Examples of usage

  • Switzerland is known for its policy of neutrality in international conflicts.
  • The United Nations strives to be a neutral party in global disputes.

Translations

Translations of the word "neutral" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neutro

🇮🇳 तटस्थ

🇩🇪 neutral

🇮🇩 netral

🇺🇦 нейтральний

🇵🇱 neutralny

🇯🇵 中立

🇫🇷 neutre

🇪🇸 neutral

🇹🇷 tarafsız

🇰🇷 중립적인

🇸🇦 محايد

🇨🇿 neutrální

🇸🇰 neutrálny

🇨🇳 中立的

🇸🇮 nevtralen

🇮🇸 hlutlaus

🇰🇿 бейтарап

🇬🇪 ნეიტრალური

🇦🇿 neytral

🇲🇽 neutral

Etymology

The word 'neutral' has its origins in the Latin word 'neutralis', which means 'of neuter gender'. The term was first recorded in English in the mid-15th century. Originally used in a grammatical context to refer to words that are neither masculine nor feminine, the meaning evolved over time to include the sense of not taking sides or being impartial. The concept of neutrality has played a significant role in various fields, including politics, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,400, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.