Definition

Noun: 1. A person who advocates for the removal of social and political inequalities: A leveler is someone who believes in eliminating class distinctions and hierarchical privileges to create a more equal society. 2. (Historical) A member of a 17th-century English radical movement: Specifically, a member of a group (the Levellers) during the English Civil War who sought political equality, extended suffrage, and religious tolerance.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Modern):
• Noun (Historical):

Advanced Usage

• "a great leveler": This common phrase describes a force or circumstance that makes all people equal, regardless of their social or economic status.
  • Death is often called the great leveler.
  • In this company, the rigorous training program is a great leveler; everyone starts from the same point.

Variants and Related Words

• Level (verb): To make something flat, even, or equal.
• Leveling (noun/adj): The process of making things equal or flat.
• Egalitarian (noun/adj): A person who believes in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. (This is a close synonym in modern use.)

Synonyms

• Egalitarian
• Equalizer
• Democrat (in the sense of advocating for social equality)

Related Idioms

• "Level the playing field": To create a situation where everyone has the same opportunities.
  • The scholarship program aims to level the playing field for students from underprivileged backgrounds.

Noun

1. a radical who advocates the abolition of social distinctions