Egalitarian: meaning, definitions and examples

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egalitarian

 

[ ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

society

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Synonyms

democratic, equalitarian, fair, just

Examples of usage

  • An egalitarian society strives for equality among all its citizens.
  • She has an egalitarian approach to leadership, valuing input from everyone equally.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A person who advocates or supports egalitarian principles.

Examples of usage

  • He is known as an egalitarian, always fighting for equal rights for all.
  • Egalitarians believe in the redistribution of wealth to achieve equality.

Translations

Translations of the word "egalitarian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 igualitário

🇮🇳 समानतावादी

🇩🇪 egalitär

🇮🇩 egaliter

🇺🇦 егалітарний

🇵🇱 egalitarny

🇯🇵 平等主義

🇫🇷 égalitaire

🇪🇸 igualitario

🇹🇷 eşitlikçi

🇰🇷 평등주의자

🇸🇦 مساواتي

🇨🇿 egalitářský

🇸🇰 egalitárny

🇨🇳 平等主义者

🇸🇮 egalitaren

🇮🇸 jöfnuður

🇰🇿 теңдікшіл

🇬🇪 ეგალიტარისტი

🇦🇿 bərabərhüquqlu

🇲🇽 igualitario

Etymology

The term 'egalitarian' originated from the French word 'égalitaire', which stems from the Latin word 'aequus' meaning equal. The concept of egalitarianism has roots in various philosophical and political movements throughout history, advocating for equality and fairness among individuals. Egalitarian principles have influenced social movements, policies, and ideologies aiming to create a more just and equitable society.

See also: equal, equalitarian, equality, equalization, equalize, equalizing, equally, equals, equivocal, inequal, inequality, unequal, unequaled, unequalled, unequally.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,427, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.