equality

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˈkwä-lə-tē\
- /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˈkwä-lə-tē\

Definitions of equality word

noun equality The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. 1
noun equality equal state, rights 1
noun equality justice, fairness 1
uncountable noun equality Equality is the same status, rights, and responsibilities for all the members of a society, group, or family. 0
noun equality the state of being equal 0
noun equality a statement, usually an equation, indicating that quantities or expressions on either side of an equal sign are equal in value 0

See all 10 definitions of equality

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Parts of speech for Equality

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preposition

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equality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for equality

noun equality

parity — the condition or fact of having borne offspring.
fairness — the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
likeness — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
impartiality — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
egalitarianism — belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, social, or economic life.

All 23 Synonyms of equality

Antonyms for equality

noun equality

inequality — social or economic disparity: inequality between the rich and the poor; widening income inequality in America. unequal opportunity or treatment resulting from this disparity: inequality in healthcare and education.
difference — the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two.
disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
dissimilarity — unlikeness; difference.
unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.

All 8 Antonyms of equality

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