neutralist

[ noo-truh-list, nyoo- ]

noun

1. a person who advocates or adheres to a policy of strict neutrality in foreign affairs.
2. a person who advocates or adheres to a policy or theory of neutralism.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or advocating neutralism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutralist¹

First recorded in 1615–25; neutral + -ist

Example Sentences

Moreover, his intemperate criticism of Washington promoted neutralist, anti-American tendencies in his Social Democratic Party, which only helped undermine his chancellorship.

From New York Times

Finland and Sweden are perfectly pleasant nations which followed independent, neutralist policies during the Cold War and face no significant threats today. 

From Forbes

He, a German, had gone to Rome to bestir the neutralists and lead the movement against the Italian Government.

From Project Gutenberg

The neutralists hailed him as the man to save Italy from a ruinous war.

From Project Gutenberg

While a large majority of the common people clamored for war, the neutralists probably included the larger proportion of influential citizens.

From Project Gutenberg

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