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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNeutrality
/njuːˈtræl.ə.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.
"In international relations, neutrality can help maintain peace between conflicting nations." - 2
The quality or condition of being neutral, especially in terms of opinion or position.
"Her neutrality on the controversial issue allowed for a more balanced discussion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'neutralis' meaning 'of neither two', combining 'neuter' (neither) with the suffix '-al'. The abstract noun suffix '-ity' was later added in late Middle English to denote the state or quality of being neutral, particularly in political and diplomatic contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Neutrality" is said worldwide
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Neutralité
Transliteration: nø.tʁa.li.te
"La neutralité est essentielle dans les négociations."
Neutralität
Transliteration: nʊtʁaˈliːtɛt
"Die Neutralität ist ein wichtiger Aspekt der Diplomatie."
Neutralità
Transliteration: neu.t͡sɪ.t͡a
"La neutralità è fondamentale per la pace."
Neutralidad
Transliteration: neu.tɾa.liˈðað
"La neutralidad es clave en los conflictos internacionales."
Neutralidade
Transliteration: neutra.liˈdadʒi
"A neutralidade é importante em debates políticos."
तटस्थता
Transliteration: taṭasthata
"तटस्थता विवादों में शांति बनाए रखने में मदद करती है।"
中立
Transliteration: zhōnglì
"中立在国际关系中至关重要。"
중립
Transliteration: jungnip
"중립은 갈등 해결에 필수적입니다."
中立
Transliteration: chūritsu
"中立は国際関係において重要です。"
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