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Grammar : Noun
Spell : noo-truhl, nyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnu trəl, ˈnyu-

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Définition of neutrals

Origin :
  • late 15c., "composed of contrasting elements which, in proper proportion, neutralize each other," from Middle French neutral, from Latin neutralis "of neuter gender," from neuter (see neuter (adj.)). Chemistry sense is from 1660s. Sense of "not taking sides in a fight" (1540s) probably is from a similar meaning in Medieval Latin. Of colors, from 1821. Neutral corner is from boxing (1908).
  • As in beige : noun light brown color
Example sentences :
  • Germany had no right to hold these men as prisoners at all, since they were neutrals.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) » by Various
  • This made Norway by far the heaviest loser among all neutrals.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) » by Various
  • The Neutrals abandoned their houses, their property and their country.
  • Extract from : « The Country of the Neutrals » by James H. Coyne
  • This is probably the last we hear of the Neutrals under their own name.
  • Extract from : « The Country of the Neutrals » by James H. Coyne
  • Elimination of the Unfit A league of neutrals, its outline, 233.
  • Extract from : « An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation » by Thorstein Veblen
  • Neutrals we (p. 135) were and would remain in any and all European quarrels.
  • Extract from : « John Quincy Adams » by John. T. Morse
  • It even claimed the right to search the ships of neutrals for fugitives.
  • Extract from : « A History of the United States » by Cecil Chesterton
  • They believed that they were to be treated as neutrals or as prisoners on parole.
  • Extract from : « The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 » by Edgerton Ryerson
  • We are not sure that neutrals should be allowed into this thing.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 2nd, 1914 » by Various
  • On the other hand, the lives of neutrals that have been rescued at this port run into the thousands.
  • Extract from : « Some Naval Yarns » by Mordaunt Hall
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