egalitarian
/i,gæli'teəriən/
Definition
Adjective:
- Favoring social equality: Describes a principle, system, or person that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for all members of a society.
- Characterized by equality: Describes a society, organization, or structure that lacks class distinctions or hierarchical privileges.
Noun:
- A person who believes in the equality of all people: An individual who advocates for or supports the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The community strives to be more egalitarian, ensuring everyone has access to the same resources.
- Their management style is remarkably egalitarian, with all team members having an equal say in decisions.
Noun:
- She is a true egalitarian who fights for justice and fairness in every policy.
- The philosopher was known as an egalitarian, arguing that wealth should be distributed more evenly.
Advanced Usage
Egalitarian principles/ideals: The fundamental beliefs that underpin the advocacy for equality.
- The constitution was founded on egalitarian principles.
Egalitarian society/vision: A conceptual model of a community structured around equality.
- He wrote a book outlining his egalitarian vision for the future.
Variants and Related Words
- Egalitarianism (n): The doctrine or belief that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
- His political philosophy is rooted in egalitarianism.
Synonyms
- Equalitarian (adj/n): A direct synonym with the same meaning.
- Democratic (adj): Emphasizing broad participation and equality, especially in a political context.
- Classless (adj): Specifically describing a society without social classes.
Antonyms
- Elitist (adj/n): Favoring or advocating for a system dominated by a select, privileged group.
- Hierarchical (adj): Arranged in order of rank or status.
- Authoritarian (adj/n): Enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom and equality.
Adjective
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favoring social equality
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a classless society
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Noun
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a person who believes in the equality of all people
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