Equality
ɪˈkwɒləti
Definitions
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
ɪˈkwɒləti
The company promotes gender equality in its hiring practices.
💡 Simply: Imagine a playground where every kid gets to play on all the swings and slides, and no one gets treated unfairly. That's equality! It's about everyone having the same chances.
👶 For kids: When everyone gets the same chance and is treated the same.
More Examples
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights emphasizes the importance of equality.
The fight for racial equality continues in many parts of the world.
How It's Used
"Advocates fight for gender equality and equal rights for all citizens."
"The constitution guarantees equality before the law."
"Economic policies aim to promote wealth equality."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Equality before the law
The principle that everyone is subject to the same laws and treated equally under them, regardless of their social status, wealth, or any other personal characteristic.
"In a just society, there is equality before the law for all citizens."
Gender equality
The state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making.
"Advocating for gender equality is crucial for building inclusive societies."
Racial equality
A state in which people of all races have the same rights and opportunities.
"The civil rights movement fought for racial equality in the United States."
From the Latin word 'aequalis' meaning 'equal,' which evolved into Old French 'egalité' and then into Middle English as 'equalite'.
The concept of equality, while present in philosophical discussions for centuries, gained significant traction and political importance during the Enlightenment and the rise of democratic ideals.
Memory tip
Think of a society where everyone has the same opportunities and rights, like people standing on the same level.
Word Origin
"equal"