B1 noun Formal

حياد

/ħi.jaːd/

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or competition; impartiality.

Examples

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1

يجب على القاضي الحكم بحياد.

The judge must rule with neutrality.

2

أعلنت الدولة حيادها في الحرب العالمية.

The country declared its neutrality in the world war.

3

من الصعب البقاء على حياد في هذا النقاش.

It is difficult to remain neutral in this discussion.

Word Family

Noun
حياد
Verb
حايد
Adverb
بحيادية
Adjective
محايد
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'HIDden' person who doesn't take sides. Hiyad sounds like 'hide'.

Quick Quiz

قررت المنظمة الدولية البقاء على ___ في الصراع الحالي.

Correct!

The correct answer is: حياد

Examples

1

يجب على القاضي الحكم بحياد.

academic

The judge must rule with neutrality.

2

أعلنت الدولة حيادها في الحرب العالمية.

formal

The country declared its neutrality in the world war.

3

من الصعب البقاء على حياد في هذا النقاش.

everyday

It is difficult to remain neutral in this discussion.

4

نحن نحتاج إلى طرف ثالث يتسم بالحياد.

business

We need a third party characterized by neutrality.

5

خليك على حياد ولا تتدخل بينهم.

informal

Stay neutral and don't interfere between them.

Word Family

Noun
حياد
Verb
حايد
Adverb
بحيادية
Adjective
محايد

Common Collocations

حياد تام Complete neutrality
سياسة الحياد Policy of neutrality
التزام الحياد Commitment to neutrality
بكل حياد With all impartiality
منطقة حياد Neutral zone

Common Phrases

على حياد

Neutral / on the sidelines

كسر الحياد

Breaking neutrality

الحياد الإيجابي

Positive neutrality

Often Confused With

حياد vs موضوعية

Mawdu'iya is objectivity (fact-based), while Hiyad is not taking sides in a conflict.

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Usage Notes

Used in journalism, law, and international relations. It implies a conscious decision not to interfere.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it to mean 'boredom' or 'indifference', but it specifically means lack of bias.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'HIDden' person who doesn't take sides. Hiyad sounds like 'hide'.

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Word Origin

From the root (ح-ي-د) meaning to deviate or step aside (from a specific path or side).

Grammar Patterns

Commonly follows the verb 'التزم' (to adhere to).
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Cultural Context

Neutrality is a highly valued trait in traditional Arab mediation (Sulh).

Quick Quiz

قررت المنظمة الدولية البقاء على ___ في الصراع الحالي.

Correct!

The correct answer is: حياد

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