equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
1
: the quality or state of being equal
2

Examples of equality in a Sentence

the ideals of liberty and equality it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country
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These changes are a nod to the IOC’s commitment to achieve complete gender equality at the Olympics, as well as the growing popularity of women’s sport around the globe. Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 In 1975, a women's labor strike in Iceland resulted in the Icelandic parliament passing a gender equality bill enshrining wage equality and anti-workplace discrimination laws. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 However, each nation also ensures that the wealthiest pay a larger sum, ensuring better income equality. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025 The current chilling of discussions of racial and gender equality may ultimately only make support for such causes hotter. Suzanne Nossel, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for equality

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of equality was in the 14th century

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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
: the quality, fact, or state of being equal

Legal Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty
: the quality or state of being equal: as
a
: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure
b
: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree

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