equality
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the situation where everyone in a society has the same rights and opportunities.
the principle or state of social justice where all people are treated the same regardless of race, gender, or status.
Simple“The government is passing new laws to promote gender equality in the workplace.”
In context“The civil rights movement fought tirelessly for racial equality, seeking to dismantle systemic barriers in education and employment.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'between' or 'of'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the fact of two amounts or values being exactly the same.
the state of being mathematically or logically identical in value, amount, or function.
Simple“The equation shows the equality of the two sides.”
In context“In this proof, we must first establish the equality of the two variables before proceeding to the next step of the calculation.”
UsageIn technical contexts, this is often an uncountable noun.
Teacher's tipWhile 'equality' is common in social contexts, in math it specifically refers to the relationship between two expressions that represent the same value.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage gender equality
“A further reason to enshrine a right to work from home is to promote gender equality.”
“Shared caregiving also contributes to greater gender equality within households, one of the broader social conditions associated with lower levels of violence against women.”