1neu·tral /ˈnu:trəl, Brit ˈnju:trəl/ adjective
1 [more neutral; most neutral] a : not supporting either side of an argument, fight, war, etc.
▪ neutral countries ▪ He remained/stayed neutral while his brothers argued.
b : not supporting one political view over another
▪ She tries to be a fair and neutral journalist. ▪ a neutral magazine 2 : not connected with either side involved in a war, contest, etc.
▪ The battle took place in neutral waters. ▪ The duel will be held on neutral ground. ▪ neutral territory 3 [more neutral; most neutral] : not expressing strong opinions or feelings
▪ The report was written in neutral language. ▪ “Why did you do that?” he asked in a neutral tone of voice. 4 : not bright or strong in color : able to go easily with other colors
▪ They decorated the room in neutral tones/colors. ▪ a neutral gray ▪ neutral fabrics 5 technical : neither an acid nor a base
▪ a neutral compound ▪ a chemical with a neutral pH 6 technical : not having an electrical charge
▪ a neutral molecule
▪ neutral countries ▪ He remained/stayed neutral while his brothers argued.
b : not supporting one political view over another
▪ She tries to be a fair and neutral journalist. ▪ a neutral magazine
▪ The battle took place in neutral waters. ▪ The duel will be held on neutral ground. ▪ neutral territory
▪ The report was written in neutral language. ▪ “Why did you do that?” he asked in a neutral tone of voice.
▪ They decorated the room in neutral tones/colors. ▪ a neutral gray ▪ neutral fabrics
▪ a neutral compound ▪ a chemical with a neutral pH
▪ a neutral molecule
— neu·tral·ly adverb
▪ The judge must try to view the dispute neutrally. ▪ neutrally charged atoms
▪ The judge must try to view the dispute neutrally. ▪ neutrally charged atoms
