neuˈtralism noun

The policy of not entering into alliance with other nations or taking sides ideologically

neuˈtralist noun

Someone who takes or favours a neutral position (also adjective)

neutralisˈtic adjective

neutrality /-tralˈi-ti/ noun

1. The fact or state of being neutral
2. Those who are neutral

neutralīzāˈtion or neutralīsāˈtion noun

neuˈtralize or neuˈtralise transitive verb

1. To declare neutral, to grant neutrality to (eg a State)
2. To make neutral chemically or electrically
3. To make inert
4. To make ineffective
5. To counteract
6. To nullify

To become neutral or neutralized

neuˈtralizer or neuˈtraliser noun

neuˈtrally adverb

neutral axis noun (engineering)

(in a beam subjected to bending) the line of zero stress

neutral monism noun

The philosophical theory that mind and matter are made up of the same elements differently arranged, none of which can be classified as mental or physical

neutral spirits plural noun (N American)

Non-flavoured alcohol of 190º proof or higher, used for blending with other alcoholic liquors

neutral zone noun

1. The area between the attacking and defending zones in the middle of an ice-hockey rink
2. The area between the two lines of scrimmage in American football