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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun One who takes a position of neutrality or indecision, as in a controversial matter.

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  • noun One who takes neither side of an argument or controversy, but maintains a neutral position.
  • noun potentially offensive One who is bisexual, or who is uncertain about his or her sexual orientation.

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