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egalitarian

Syllabification: (e·gal·i·tar·i·an)
Pronunciation: /iˌgaləˈterēən/
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Definition of egalitarian

adjective

  • of, relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities:a fairer, more egalitarian society

noun

  • a person who advocates or supports egalitarian principles.

Derivatives

egalitarianism

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French égalitaire, from égal 'equal', from Latin aequalis (see equal)

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