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equalist

American

[ee-kwuhl-ist] / ˈi kwəl ɪst /

noun

a person who believes in or advocates for equal status, rights, and opportunities for different groups of people in society, sometimes in contrast to affirmative action intended to redress inequalities.

adjective

relating to or adhering to the beliefs and practices of those who support equal status, rights, and opportunities for different groups of people in society, sometimes in contrast to affirmative action intended to redress inequalities.

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equalistic

adjective

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equalists

plural

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