Neutral
Example: In der Diskussion blieb er neutral und hörte beiden Seiten zu.
Definition
"Neutral" describes a state or position of not supporting or favoring any side in a conflict, discussion, or competition. Someone who is "neutral" remains impartial and unbiased, often listening or observing without taking a definitive stance.
Etymology
The word "neutral" comes from the Latin word 'neutralis', meaning 'neither of two', which itself is derived from 'neuter', meaning 'neither'. Did you know? The term was originally used in the context of diplomacy and warfare to describe parties that did not take sides.
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"Neutral" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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