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egalitarian

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ɪˌɡæɫəˈtɛɹiən// UK //ɪɡˌælɪtˈeəɹiən// egal·i·tar·i·an

adj. believing that all people are equal and should have the same rights and opportunities. You use this to describe a person, a group, or a system that treats everyone fairly.

adj. characterised by the belief that all people are inherently equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. Often used to describe social systems, political philosophies, or organizational structures.


SIMPLE

The company has an egalitarian culture where everyone's opinion matters.

CONTEXTUAL

The new government promised to build a more egalitarian society by improving access to education and healthcare for all citizens.

COMPLEX

While the organization claims to be egalitarian, the significant pay gap between executives and entry-level staff suggests that a rigid hierarchy still persists in practice.

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Origin

From French égalitaire + -ian.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'become'.

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