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neutralitythe state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, argument, or contest

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, argument, or contest

Pronunciation (IPA): /nuːˈtræləti/

Example Sentences

  • Switzerland is famous for its neutrality - they haven't joined any wars, but they sure know how to make chocolate!
  • The referee must maintain neutrality throughout the match.
  • The teacher's neutrality in student debates helped create a fair learning environment.

neutrality

NOUN

[/nuːˈtræləti/]

the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, argument, or contest

The judge's neutrality helped both sides trust the decision.
💡 Concept

The judge's neutrality helped both sides trust the decision.

The country's neutrality allowed it to avoid the conflict. (NEITHER + SIDE + STATE = NEUTRALITY → the state of supporting neither side)
🧠 Mnemonic

The country's neutrality allowed it to avoid the conflict. (NEITHER + SIDE + STATE = NEUTRALITY → the state of supporting neither side)

Neutrality encouraged mutuality and led to tranquility.
🎵 Rhyme

Neutrality encouraged mutuality and led to tranquility.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/nuːˈtræləti/
🇬🇧 UK/njuːˈtræləti/

🌳Etymology

Rootneutral
Suffix--ity

🎵Rhyme

realitypersonalitymentality
reality
personality
mentality

🔗Collocations

maintain neutrality
declare neutrality
armed neutrality
strict neutrality
political neutrality
carbon neutrality

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Switzerland is famous for its neutrality - they haven't joined any wars, but they sure know how to make chocolate!

The referee must maintain neutrality throughout the match.

The teacher's neutrality in student debates helped create a fair learning environment.

His neutrality in office gossip made him the most trusted person in the company.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

impartialityobjectivitydetachmentnon-alignment

Antonyms

biaspartialitypartisanship

Related

neutralmediationdiplomacyindependence

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