egalite
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- noun
- /ˌeɡəˈliːt/
:
igualdad
- After all, this is the country where they wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Man, Liberte, egalite, fraternite.
Examples
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The principles of egalite were central to the formation of the new government's policies.
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During the celebration, the speaker emphasized the importance of egalite in building a fair society.
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Two weeks ago police destroyed the Egalite-- the workers' newspaper.
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So the Bastille prison is now an opera Viva la revolution, liberte egalite fraternity.
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The revolution was fueled by the ideals of egalite, insisting that all people deserve equal rights.
Synonyms
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2.2
People have the same rights, position, and opportunities
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3.4
Fair sharing of money, rights, and chances in a society
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A belief that all people in society should have equal rights and chances
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4.1
A situation where everyone has the same rights and fair treatment
A situation in which people have the same rights and status
People have the same rights and chances
Belief that everyone should have the same rights and chances
Antonyms
How Equal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Egalite comes from the French word égal, which means 'equal', and goes back to the Latin word aequus, also meaning 'equal' and the same root as the English word equal. So egalite is the idea of 'equal' rights and power for people, which is why it names the political ideal of social and political equality.