equal
n. countablen. a person or thing that has the same value, rank, or ability as another. You use this when comparing two people who are at the same level.
n. a person or thing that is identical to another in quantity, degree, value, or status. Often used in the plural to describe social or professional peers.
She is my equal in every way.
In the debate, he finally met his equal, as his opponent was just as skilled at public speaking.
The treaty was designed to ensure that both nations entered the agreement as equals, with neither side holding more political power than the other.
From Middle English equal, from Latin aequālis. Doublet of aequalis and egal.
Commonly used with the possessive ('my equal') or followed by the preposition 'in' to specify the area of equality.