egalitarian

[ih-gal-i-tair-ee-uhn]

adjective

1. asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.

noun

1. a person who adheres to egalitarian beliefs.

egalitarian

/ ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛərɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or upholding the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political, social, and economic equality

noun

1. an adherent of egalitarian principles

Other Word Forms

• egalitarianism noun
• antiegalitarian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of egalitarian¹

First recorded in 1880–85; alteration of equalitarian with French égal replacing equal

Word History and Origins

Origin of egalitarian¹

C19: alteration of equalitarian, through influence of French égal _equal

Example Sentences

In Miranda’s “Hamilton” audiences saw what America could be if it were truly an egalitarian, enlightened society unhindered by the ugly racism that scarred it from the very start.

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But they think that in general, vultures are pretty egalitarian parents.

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I can honestly say, having worked with him and getting to know him, he is one of the true egalitarians we have in this world.

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He painted Tesla, a company he famously rules with nearly an iron fist, as an egalitarian workplace with "no lords and peasants," because there's no "special elevator only for senior executives."

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Despite the couple's empty claims to have an egalitarian marriage, they admit Simone Collins does most child care and housework, with the usual false claims that women are intrinsically better at these tasks.

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Related Words

• democratic 
• equitable 

When To Use

What does egalitarian mean?

Egalitarianism is a social and political philosophy promoting the equal status of all people. Something in line with this principle is described as egalitarian. Someone who espouses this principle of equality can be called an egalitarian.How is egalitarian pronounced?[ ih-gal-i-tair-ee-uhn ]What are other forms of egalitarian?egalitarianismWhat are some other words related to egalitarian?

• democracy



• equality