neutral standpoint

[NOO-trəl STAND-poynt]
noun phrasepl: neutral standpoints
ponto de vista neutro
1. A position or perspective that does not favor any particular side, party, or interest; an impartial viewpoint
The journalist maintained a neutral standpoint when reporting on the political debate.
O jornalista manteve um ponto de vista neutro ao relatar o debate político.
2. An objective stance free from personal bias, prejudice, or emotional influence
From a neutral standpoint, both arguments have merit.
De um ponto de vista neutro, ambos os argumentos têm mérito.
In Brazilian journalism and academia, maintaining a 'ponto de vista neutro' is considered essential for credibility. In the USA, the concept is frequently discussed in the context of media impartiality and political discourse, particularly around Wikipedia's 'Neutral Point of View' policy.
NYC Slang
straight dope perspective; keeping it real without sides
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impartial viewpointobjective positionunbiased perspectivedetached stancebalanced view
Antonyms / Antônimos
biased standpointpartisan positionprejudiced viewpointone-sided perspective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto de vista neutro
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
posição neutra
alternative formulation commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
perspectiva neutra
preferred term in academic and journalistic writing

Related Words

neutralityimpartialityobjectivitydisinterestequanimity

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing devil's advocate from a neutral standpoint
taking the middle ground
sitting on the fence
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