egalitarian

adjective

egal·​i·​tar·​i·​an i-ˌga-lə-ˈter-ē-ən How to pronounce egalitarian (audio)
: asserting, promoting, or marked by egalitarianism
egalitarian noun

Examples of egalitarian in a Sentence

egalitarian policies for the redistribution of wealth
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This egalitarian framework fosters deep emotional investment, democratic accountability, and long-term sustainability—principles that align seamlessly with the broader ethos of women’s sport. Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Adding premium and basic economy seating options, abandoning their egalitarian, single-class approach. Roger Dooley, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 But for a guy who lives on a private island, kitesurfs with Barack Obama, and unearths new properties primarily by circumnavigating the planet via hot-air balloon, Sir Richard is surprisingly egalitarian. Heidi Mitchell, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025 The Other Art Fair was a populist standout, given its egalitarian approach in showing artists who lack gallery representation. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for egalitarian

Word History

Etymology

French égalitaire, from égalité equality, from Latin aequalitat-, aequalitas, from aequalis equal

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of egalitarian was in 1885

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“Egalitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egalitarian. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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