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equalitarianism

equalitarianism

9.0
Belief that everyone should have the same rights and chances
  • noun
  • /ˌiːkwəˈtɛəriənɪzəm/
translation icon : igualitarismo
  • The organization advocates for equalitarianism by fighting against discrimination based on gender, race, or economic status.

Examples

  • If you replaced "feminism" with "equalitarianism" (or some less hideous synonym thereof), I would agree.

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  • Equalitarianism promotes the idea that all individuals should have equal rights and opportunities in society.

  • However, using "feminism" as a synonym for "equalitarianism" is akin to using "Episcopalian" as a synonym for "atheist."

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  • Her writings on equalitarianism emphasize the importance of creating a fair society where everyone is treated equally.

Synonyms

equality
vsequalitarianism
293 2.2

People have the same rights, position, and opportunities

promotes belief and active support for the same treatment rather than naming the condition
equity
vsequalitarianism
  • Formal
46 5.3

Fair and equal treatment of people, for example at work or school

advances active belief in the same social and political status rather than only fair rules
egalitarianism
vsequalitarianism
6 7.9

A belief that all people in society should have equal rights and chances

is the same belief and advocacy but appears as a different written form
egalite
vsequalitarianism
1 9.9

Equal rights and chances for all people in society and politics

supports active advocacy and belief rather than only stating an ideal
egality
vsequalitarianism
  • Archaic
9.9

A situation in which people have the same rights and status

advocates active belief and social action for the same rights rather than describing a state
equality and fairness
vsequalitarianism
3.3

People have the same rights and chances

emphasizes belief in the same rights for everyone, not only impartial treatment

Antonyms

183 4.2

A situation where some people have fewer rights or chances than others

How Egalitarian

equality
293 2.2
equalitarianism
9.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

equalitarianism = equalitarian (transparent) = equal + itarian + ism

Built from the adjective 'equalitarian' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ism', so the meaning (belief in equality) follows directly.

Etymology

Equalitarianism is built from the common word equal ('the same') plus the ending -itarian (as in humanitarian, which is about people) and -ism ('belief' or 'system'). So, equalitarianism is the belief that people should be treated the same in society.