leveller

American  

[lev-uh-ler] / ˈlɛv ə lər /

noun

1. (usually initial capital letter)  (during the British Civil War) a member of the Parliamentary army advocating constitutional reforms, equal rights, and religious tolerance.

2. Chiefly British.  leveler.

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leveller British  

/ ˈlɛvələ /

noun

1. a person or thing that levels

2. a person who works for the abolition of inequalities

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Other Word Forms

• self-leveller noun

Etymology

Origin of leveller

First recorded in 1590–1600; level + -er ¹

Example Sentences

If the FA Cup is truly, as it claims to be, "the game's great leveller", then it is time for the finances to catch up with the fairytale.

From BBC

Both teams cancelled each other out after Vlahovic's leveller, until substitute Jonathan David headed a great chance straight at Sporting goalkeeper Rui Silva in stoppage time.

From Barron's

Another flat performance was lifted by Watkins' leveller but at that point it could not hide the cracks - Villa failed to make a single tackle in the first half.

From BBC

After Motherwell netted the leveller their play more than merited, Ferguson added: "I've got a real worry after watching that second half. They players still have a lot to prove to that Rangers support."

From BBC

The rain might have been a great leveller if it hadn't been for the demonic intensity of the Wallabies.

From BBC