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neutrality
/nuːˈtræləti/
impartiality
The judge maintained neutrality during the trial.
The judge remained fair and unbiased throughout the legal proceedings.
formal
The state of being impartial or not supporting any side in a conflict or dispute.
The UN's neutrality in the war allowed it to mediate between both sides.
The UN's impartial stance enabled it to act as a neutral facilitator in the conflict.
Often used in legal, political, or diplomatic contexts to describe unbiased decision-making.
technical
The absence of strong emotion or bias in color, tone, or expression.
The artist used a palette of neutral colors to create a calming atmosphere.
The muted tones in the painting contributed to its serene and balanced mood.
In design and psychology, neutrality refers to colors or expressions that do not evoke strong reactions.
Collocations
political neutralityimpartiality in political mattersneutral stancean unbiased positionneutral tonea voice or expression without emotion
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoiding Bias
When discussing neutrality, emphasize fairness and the absence of favoritism. For example, 'The mediator's neutrality helped resolve the dispute peacefully.'
Gold Rule
Neutrality vs. Indifference
Neutrality is active impartiality, while indifference implies lack of concern. A neutral party actively avoids bias, whereas an indifferent party may not care at all.
Word Origin
From Latin *neutralitas*, derived from *neutralis* (neither one thing nor the other), from *neuter* (neither). First recorded in English in the 17th century.
Usage Notes
Neutrality is often expected in roles like judges, mediators, or journalists. In design, neutral colors (e.g., beige, gray) are versatile and widely used.
Word Breakdown
neutral
not taking sides
root-ity
state or quality of
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