Word
equality
Phoneticsequal·i·ty
US/ɪˈkwɑɫəti/
UK/iːkwˈɒlɪti/
Definitions
01social rights
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the situation where everyone in a society has the same rights and opportunities.
n. the principle or state of social justice where all people are treated the same regardless of race, gender, or status.
日本語:平等※
“The government is passing new laws to promote gender equality in the workplace.”
“The civil rights movement fought tirelessly for racial equality, seeking to dismantle systemic barriers in education and employment.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'between' or 'of'.
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02math/logic
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Mathematics Technical
n. the fact of two amounts or values being exactly the same.
n. the state of being mathematically or logically identical in value, amount, or function.
日本語:同等※
“The equation shows the equality of the two sides.”
“In this proof, we must first establish the equality of the two variables before proceeding to the next step of the calculation.”
Usage
In technical contexts, this is often an uncountable noun.
Teaching tip
While 'equality' is common in social contexts, in math it specifically refers to the relationship between two expressions that represent the same value.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “equality” in context.
Noun
01. gender equality
“The company implemented new policies to promote gender equality and close the pay gap.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Its shared infrastructure, fair trade systems, and lack of powerful royal elites suggest that equality may have helped fuel the ancient city’s success.” “If it is unwilling to abolish capital punishment entirely, Singapore should implement such a limit to ensure equality and nondiscrimination in its use of the death penalty, the independent experts said.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French equalité (modern French égalité), from Latin aequālitās, aequālitātem. Doublet of equity. By surface analysis, equal + -ity
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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