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egalitarian

Adjective

IPA /iˌɡælɪˈteəriən/

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Based on the belief that all people should have equal rights and opportunities.

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egalitarian/iˌɡælɪˈteəriən/

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Only a few people get opportunities
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An egalitarian approach supports equality rather than privilege for a select few.

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They wanted an egalitarian household where everyone's views mattered.
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egalitarian — Based on the belief that all people should have equal rights and opportunities.

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Word origin

From French egalitaire, related to egal, meaning equal, and ultimately Latin aequalis.

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Egalitarian can also be a noun for a person who supports equality.

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