Neutrality: meaning, definitions and examples

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neutrality

 

[ njuːˈtræl.ɪ.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

international relations

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Synonyms

fairness, impartiality, unbiasedness

Examples of usage

  • Journalists are expected to maintain neutrality and report objectively.
  • Neutrality is crucial in negotiations to ensure fair outcomes.
  • The country declared its neutrality in the ongoing dispute between the two nations.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional situations

The state of not taking sides or showing favoritism; detachment.

Synonyms

detachment, impartiality, objectivity

Examples of usage

  • It's important to maintain neutrality when mediating a conflict.
  • She struggled to maintain neutrality while listening to both sides of the argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "neutrality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neutralidade

🇮🇳 तटस्थता

🇩🇪 Neutralität

🇮🇩 netralitas

🇺🇦 нейтральність

🇵🇱 neutralność

🇯🇵 中立性 (ちゅうりつせい)

🇫🇷 neutralité

🇪🇸 neutralidad

🇹🇷 tarafsızlık

🇰🇷 중립성 (중립성)

🇸🇦 حياد

🇨🇿 neutralita

🇸🇰 neutralita

🇨🇳 中立 (zhōnglì)

🇸🇮 nevtralnost

🇮🇸 hlutleysi

🇰🇿 бейтараптық

🇬🇪 ნეიტრალიტეტი

🇦🇿 neytrallıq

🇲🇽 neutralidad

Word origin

The word 'neutrality' originated from the Latin word 'neutralis', which means 'of neutral nature'. The concept of neutrality has been prevalent in international relations for centuries, with countries adopting a neutral stance to avoid involvement in conflicts. Neutrality is often associated with principles of fairness, impartiality, and non-interference. The importance of neutrality in various contexts, such as diplomacy, mediation, and journalism, highlights its significance in promoting peace and objectivity.

See also: neutralization, neutralize, neutrally.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,573 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.