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    egalitarian
    /ɪˌɡalɪˈtɛːrɪən/

    adjective

    • 1. believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities: "a fairer, more egalitarian society"

    noun

    • 1. a person who advocates or supports the principle of equality for all people: "he was a social and political egalitarian"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of egalitarian in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    EGALITARIAN definition: 1. believing that all people are equally important and should have the same rights and…. Learn more.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EgalitarianismEgalitarianism - Wikipedia

    Egalitarianism (from French égal 'equal'), or equalitarianism, [1][2] is a school of thought within political philosophy that builds on the concept of social equality, prioritizing it for all people. [3] Egalitarian doctrines are generally characterized by the idea that all humans are equal in fundamental worth or moral status. [4]

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › egalitarianismEgalitarianism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : a belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs. 2. : a social philosophy advocating the removal of inequalities among people. Did you know? Egalitarianism comes to the English language from the French.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › egalitarianEGALITARIAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Egalitarian definition: asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.. See examples of EGALITARIAN used in a sentence.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › egalitarianEgalitarian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of EGALITARIAN is asserting, promoting, or marked by egalitarianism. How to use egalitarian in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of egalitarianism in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    EGALITARIANISM definition: 1. the belief in or practising of egalitarian principles (= the idea that all people should have…. Learn more.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › egalitarianismEgalitarianism | Definition, Meaning, & Examples | Britannica

    6 days ago · egalitarianism, the belief in human equality, especially political, social, and economic equality. Egalitarianism has been a driving principle of many modern social movements, including the Enlightenment, feminism, civil rights efforts, and the establishment of international human rights.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › egalitarianismEGALITARIANISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Egalitarianism definition: belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, social, or economic life.. See examples of EGALITARIANISM used in a sentence.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMeaning of egalitarian in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    EGALITARIAN meaning: 1. believing that all people are equally important and should have the same rights and…. Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEGALITARIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Egalitarian means supporting or following the idea that all people are equal and should have the same rights and opportunities.