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gender equality

American

noun

the state of having the same rights, status, and opportunities as others, regardless of one's gender.

Etymology

Origin of gender equality

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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"It's a very critical time as well as we celebrate International Women's Day, talk about their freedom, equality, gender persecution, gender equality."

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Moveable partitions divide the massive space: the front houses the Judith Center, the gender equality nonprofit that Andrews launched in 2024, while the back serves as her office, studio and archive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Lawmakers committed the money to, among other things, democracy-building work, election integrity, climate resilience projects, and gender equality initiatives.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

The debate surrounding the issue has also become inextricably linked to conversations around gender equality.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Most young Soviet women found themselves struggling against the inconsistency of the Communist Party’s approach to gender equality.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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