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Definition neutral in British English

neutral adjective

adjective
/ˈnjuːtrəl/
1

a country that is neutral does not get involved in a war between other countries

Example

Russia promised to remain neutral unless Germany attacked France.

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absolute absolutist autonomous
1.1

a neutral place is one where people do not support a particular group or team

Example

In this war, there's no neutral territory.

Example

The match was to be replayed at a neutral venue.

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neutral uncommitted impartial
Example

Pakistan wants to see neutral umpires in cricket.

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neutral uncommitted impartial
1.3

not supporting a particular side in an argument or disagreement

Example

The television coverage was by no means neutral.

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neutral uncommitted impartial
2

not showing strong feelings or opinions in the way that you speak or behave

Example

Her voice remained neutral as she spoke.

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blank restrained impassive neutral uncommitted impartial
3

neutral colours are not very strong or bright

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ablaze a riot of something bleached
4

a neutral wire does not have an electrical charge

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AC active alternating current
5

a neutral chemical is neither an acid nor a base

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active aerobic alkaline
Definition neutral in British English