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Detachment vs Neutrality - What's the difference?

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Detachment is a synonym of neutrality.


As nouns the difference between detachment and neutrality

is that detachment is (uncountable) the action of detaching; separation while neutrality is the state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.

detachment

English

Noun

(wikipedia detachment)
  • (uncountable) The action of detaching; separation.
  • (uncountable) The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
  • (uncountable) Indifference to the concerns of others; aloofness.
  • (uncountable) Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
  • (uncountable, military) The separation of a military unit from the main body for particular purpose or a special mission.
  • (countable, military) The unit so dispatched.
  • (countable, military) A permanent unit organized for special duties.
  • (countable) Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.
  • neutrality

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.
  • * "Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects." -Addison.
  • (obsolete) Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.
  • (John Donne)
  • (chemistry): The quality or state of being neutral.
  • (international law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
  • Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.
  • See also

    * net neutrality * network neutrality * internet neutrality * NN