[ɪˌɡalɪˈtɛːrɪən], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
(e.g: a fairer, more egalitarian society)


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Origin:
late 19th century: from French égalitaire, from égal ‘equal’, from Latin aequalis (see equal)

[ɪˌɡalɪˈtɛːrɪən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who advocates or supports the principle of equality for all people
(e.g: he was a social and political egalitarian)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from French égalitaire, from égal ‘equal’, from Latin aequalis (see equal)