1.
neutral country; neutral state
A country that does not take sides in a conflict or war, or one that has a long-standing policy of neutrality in international affairs. Switzerland is the most well-known example.
スイスは有名な中立国だ。
Switzerland is a famous neutral country.
中立国はどちらの側にも加担しない。
A neutral country does not take the side of either party.
戦時において、中立国は外交の仲介役を果たすことがある。
In times of war, neutral countries sometimes serve as diplomatic mediators.
USAGE:
A compound of 中立 (neutrality) + 国 (country). Used in political, historical, and international relations contexts. Switzerland (永世中立国, permanently neutral country) is the most iconic example.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 永世中立国 (permanently neutral country)
- 中立国を宣言する (to declare neutrality as a nation)
- 中立国の立場 (the position of a neutral country)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 同盟国: allied nation — a country that has taken sides through alliance