egalitarian

See also: égalitarian

English

WOTD – 24 May 2010

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Etymology

From French égalitaire + -ian.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/
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Adjective

egalitarian (comparative more egalitarian, superlative most egalitarian)

  1. Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.

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Noun

egalitarian (plural egalitarians)

  1. A person who accepts or promotes social equality and equal rights for all people.

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