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neutrality

Pronunciation: /njuːˈtɹæləti/

The English word “neutrality” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.
  2. Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.
  3. The quality or state of being neutral.
  4. The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
  5. Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

Etymology

From Middle French neutralité, from Medieval Latin neutralitas. Morphologically neutral + -ity.

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