Equality

Quick meaning: Equality is a noun meaning The fact of being equal.

Meaning

The fact of being equal.

More Meanings

1. (mathematics) The fact of being equal, of having the same value.
2. The equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences.

Example Sentences

The most powerful of these general ideas which have shaped political development in recent times is of course the ideal of material equality.

Jefferson was talking about the equality of natural human rights. You have freedom, and I have freedom. You and I have equal rights to freedom.

Why are women waiting for men — who are the majority of our politicians, justices and judges — to benevolently bestow equality unto us? Here you go, little ladies, welcome to our club, classroom, workplace and C-suite…if you play by our rules.

I think somebody asked me the other day when I was holding a conference over here at the library if a woman could be President of the United States. Well I said they've taken over everything else in the world, why not that? [Laughter] And that wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't happen one of these days because the country believes in equality.

Word Forms

• equalities

Synonyms for equality

Depending on context, synonyms include equivalence, parity, egality, equation, evenness, par.

Antonyms for equality

Common opposites include difference, inequality, nonequivalence, discrimination, hierarchy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include equivalence, par, equally, equivalency, equal, parity.

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