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Levellers

British  
/ ˈlɛvələz /

noun

  1. English history a radical group on the Parliamentarian side during the Civil War that advocated republicanism, freedom of worship, etc

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After Charles I was overthrown and beheaded, the Levellers and the Diggers pushed for radical equality and an end to land ownership—objectives that by the play’s end it is painfully clear they will not achieve.

From Slate • May 7, 2018

Into this debate plunge the members of three new radical groups: the Diggers, the Ranters and the Levellers.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2018

Q:What is the best part of being The Levellers now as opposed to then?

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2016

Festival 800 runs from 28 August to 6 September at venues across Lincoln and features performances from the likes of Billy Bragg and the Levellers.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2015

"These soldiers," says Carte, "were for the most part Anabaptists, Independents, and Levellers."

From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Cusack, Mary Frances