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inegalitarian

inegalitarian

9.9
A person who supports unfair treatment of some people or groups
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnɪˈɡælɪˌtɛriən/
translation icon : inegalitario
  • Some historians argue that the laws were designed by inegalitarians to maintain existing power structures.

Examples

  • The policy was criticized by many as the work of an inegalitarian unwilling to support social reforms.

  • She refused to vote for any candidate she considered an inegalitarian in their views on education.

  • An inegalitarian mindset can lead to social unrest.

  • Many believe that being an inegalitarian harms society.

  • The community rejected the proposal, viewing its author as an inegalitarian who favored the elite over the ordinary citizen.

  • His beliefs reveal him to be an inegalitarian, prioritizing the needs of a few instead of advocating for equal rights.

  • In discussions about wealth distribution, an inegalitarian perspective often sparks heated debates among activists.

Synonyms

elitist
vsinegalitarian
23 6.8

A person who thinks some people are better and should have more power

supports inequality generally rather than giving power to a few
subordinationist
vsinegalitarian
9.9

A person who believes one person or group should be ranked below another

supports inequality broadly rather than strict hierarchical ranking of groups

Antonyms

egalitarian
2 7.0

A person who wants all people to have equal rights and chances

equalist
7.0

Believing that all people should have equal rights and chances

How Egalitarian

egalitarian
2 7.0
inegalitarian
9.9

Surface Forms

inegalitarian singular
inegalitarians plural

Etymology

Inegalitarian as a noun is formed the same way: in- 'not' + egalitarian from equal 'the same'. So an inegalitarian is a person who supports 'not equal' treatment and prefers unfair advantage for some people.