equalitarian
/i,kwɔli'teəriən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who believes in the equality of all people: An equalitarian is someone who advocates for or supports the principle that all human beings are of equal worth and should have equal rights and opportunities.
Usage
- The word "equalitarian" is used to describe a person whose beliefs or actions are based on the idea of universal human equality. It is often used in discussions about social justice, politics, and philosophy.
Examples
- Noun:
- She was a lifelong equalitarian, fighting for voting rights for all citizens.
- The philosopher's writings identified him as a radical equalitarian.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe principles or systems.
- The community was founded on equalitarian ideals.
- It is often used interchangeably with "egalitarian," though "egalitarian" is more common in modern usage.
Variants and Related Words
- Egalitarian (noun/adjective): A more frequently used synonym with the same core meaning.
- He is an egalitarian who supports wealth redistribution.
- Equalitarianism (noun): The doctrine or belief in the equality of all people.
- The party's platform was based on equalitarianism.
Synonyms
- Egalitarian: A person who believes all people are equal and deserve equal rights.
- Leveller (chiefly British, historical): A person who advocates the abolition of social distinctions.
Antonyms
- Elitist: A person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite.
- Hierarchist: A person who believes in or supports a hierarchy.
Noun
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a person who believes in the equality of all people
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