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neutralism|ˈnjuːtrəlɪz(ə)m|
[f. prec. + -ism.]
Maintenance of neutrality. spec. a policy of maintaining neutrality and attempting conciliation in conflicts between major world powers.
1579W. Wilkinson Confut. Familye of Love 39 b, Our owne Newtralisme, and Lukwarmenes shall..vtterly condemne vs. 1861M. Arnold Pop. Educ. France 221 Their neutralism will be at an end, denominationalism will have made them prisoners. 1951Here & Now (N.Z.) May 5/1 The second feature of French opinion which seems important today is..the anxiety to keep out of future wars and is summed up in the term ‘neutralism’. 1955Times 6 July 11/3 Russia might take a favourable view of some at least of Japan's requests in order to stimulate Japanese ‘neutralism’ and the adoption of a foreign policy less friendly to the western Powers. 1958Listener 27 Nov. 864/2 The interests of the Arabs require the political neutralization of their countries. This should mean genuine neutrality, and not neutralism; that is, exacerbating and exploiting the rivalries of the great powers, for immediate political advantage. 1959Times 26 Oct. 11/2 Neutralism differs from neutrality in that it is an attitude of mind in time of peace rather than a legal status in time of war. 1963M. Brecher New States of Asia iv. 112 Neutralism has in common with non⁓alignment an expressed desire to remain aloof from bloc conflict. But neutralism goes much further, for it involves a positive attitude towards bloc conflicts. A neutralist state assumes an obligation to help reduce tensions between blocs with a view to maintaining peace or bringing about peace, and more particularly to prevent the outbreak of war. |