equals
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈikwəɫz// UK //ˈiːkwəlz// equals
n. people who have the same rank, ability, or importance as each other. You use this when talking about being on the same level as someone else.
n. persons or things that possess the same status, rights, or qualities as others. Often used in social or professional contexts to describe peer relationships.
In this company, we treat all our colleagues as equals.
The two athletes respected each other as equals, knowing they both trained just as hard for the gold medal.
The treaty was designed to ensure that both nations entered the agreement as equals, regardless of their relative economic power or military strength.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form; often follows the preposition 'as'.