neutralism
|neu-tral-ism|
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/ˈnjuːtrəlɪzəm/
advocacy of neutrality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neutralism' originates from the Latin word 'neutralis,' where 'neuter' meant 'neither.'
Historical Evolution
'neutralis' transformed into the French word 'neutre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'neutralism' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'being neither one nor the other,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'advocacy of neutrality in international affairs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the policy or advocacy of remaining neutral, especially in international affairs.
The country's neutralism was evident during the conflict.
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