Egalitarianism: meaning, definitions and examples

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egalitarianism

 

[ ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən.ɪ.zəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

society

Egalitarianism is the belief that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Synonyms

equality, fairness, justice.

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Word Description / Examples
egalitarianism

Used when discussing social, political, or economic systems that promote equal rights and opportunities for all people.

  • The new policy is rooted in the principles of egalitarianism
  • The community advocates for egalitarianism in education
equality

Appropriate for general discussion about the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

  • The law aims to ensure equality for all citizens
  • Gender equality remains a significant issue in many workplaces
fairness

Used when emphasizing impartiality and justice without favoritism or discrimination, often in everyday situations.

  • Fairness in grading is crucial for academic integrity
  • The company prides itself on fairness in its hiring process
justice

Commonly used in legal or moral contexts, referring to the administration of the law and the principle of moral rightness.

  • The court's decision was a triumph of justice
  • Advocates demand justice for the victims of the crime

Examples of usage

  • Egalitarianism promotes the idea of a fair and just society.
  • Many countries strive to achieve egalitarianism through policies that promote equality.
  • In an egalitarian society, everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Translations

Translations of the word "egalitarianism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 igualitarismo

🇮🇳 समानतावाद

🇩🇪 Egalitarismus

🇮🇩 egalitarianisme

🇺🇦 егалітаризм

🇵🇱 egalitaryzm

🇯🇵 平等主義 (びょうどうしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 égalitarisme

🇪🇸 igualitarismo

🇹🇷 eşitlikçilik

🇰🇷 평등주의 (pyeongdeungjuui)

🇸🇦 المساواة

🇨🇿 egalitarismus

🇸🇰 egalitarizmus

🇨🇳 平等主义 (píngděng zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 egalitarnost

🇮🇸 jafnréttisstefna

🇰🇿 теңдестік

🇬🇪 ეგალიტარიზმი

🇦🇿 bərabərlikçilik

🇲🇽 igualitarismo

Etymology

The concept of egalitarianism dates back to ancient Greece and has been a central theme in various philosophical and political movements throughout history. It gained prominence during the Enlightenment era with the idea of equality and individual rights. Egalitarianism has influenced the development of modern democratic societies and continues to be a fundamental principle in the fight for social justice and equality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,692, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.