equality (/ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
Meaning
Meaning: state of being equal
The state in which all people have the same status, rights, and opportunities. It is a key goal in discussions of fairness and social justice.
Examples
🗣 The movement fought for equality so that everyone, regardless of background, could vote and work freely.
Etymology
From Old French ‘equalite’, from Latin ‘aequalitas’, from ‘aequalis’ (equal).
How & Where It’s Used
Used widely in social, political, and legal debate.
Tags: rights, society