equal opportunity

noun

1. the aggregation of policies and practices in employment and other areas that do not discriminate against people on the basis of race, skin color, age, sex, gender, national origin, religion, or mental or physical disability.

equal opportunity

noun

1. 1. the offering of employment, pay, or promotion equally to all, without discrimination as to sex, race, colour, disability, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      our equal-opportunity policy

      an equal-opportunities employer

equal opportunity

1. The goal of giving all persons an equal chance to an education and employment, and to protect their civil rights, regardless of their race, religious beliefs, or gender. In the United States, various minority groups have been fighting for equal opportunity over the last 150 years. (See affirmative action, civil rights movement, equal protection of the laws, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Organization for Women, segregation, sexism, suffragist, and women's movement.)

Other Word Forms

• equal-opportunity adjective

Example Sentences

It also guarantees that minorities have an equal opportunity “to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice.”

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"All I have ever wanted is the chance to serve safely and freely with equal opportunity as an MP."

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“It’s what it’s always been: We want housing and healthcare and we want equal opportunity and we want to be seen as contributing members of society,” she said.

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Opposition to immigration, equal opportunities policies, and climate change measures feature prominently in Reform's campaigning – which often cites spending on these issues as alleged examples of government waste.

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In an August 7 press appearance, Ellison had nothing but praise for “South Park,” telling CNN, “Matt and Trey are incredibly talented. They are equal opportunity offenders and always have been.”

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Related Words

• civil rights 
• coordination 
• fairness 
• identity 
• impartiality 
• parity 
• tolerance