net neutrality

noun

: the idea, principle, or requirement that Internet service providers should or must treat all Internet data as the same regardless of its kind, source, or destination

… a philosophical contest that's being fought under the banner of "net neutrality," a slogan that inspires rhetorical devotion but eludes precise definition. Broadly, it means everything on the Internet should be equally accessible—that the Internet should be a place where great ideas compete on equal terms with big money.

—Sarah Rabil

Examples of net neutrality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wiener has passed laws protecting net neutrality, capping prescription costs and mandating mental health parity, ending mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders, and requiring corporations disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

As Pai sought to eliminate the net neutrality rules established during Barack Obama’s presidency and reduce regulations on wireless infrastructure, Carr became known as Pai’s most loyal supporter on the commission. — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026

Or whether abolishing net neutrality is the right way to fund global network expansion. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 2026

That is defending truth, decency, humanity, democracy, net neutrality, and the $5 foot-long. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for net neutrality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality