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equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty | \ i-ˈkwä-lÉ™-tÄ“ How to pronounce equality (audio) \
plural equalities

Definition of equality

1 : the quality or state of being equal

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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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The relative equality of midcentury was the result of a brutal struggle between capital and labor, one that, due to labor’s strength, resulted for a time in a decent postwar life for working-class people. Sarah Leonard, The New Republic, "The Fall of the Meritocracy," 5 Sep. 2019 The chance to make such a groundbreaking move for women's equality in sports would be significant for Lloyd, according to her trainer. Christopher Brito, CBS News, "Carli Lloyd reportedly gets offer from NFL team after nailing 55-yard field goal," 28 Aug. 2019 And while numerous societies have moved to ensure widespread equality for gays and lesbians, our LGBTQ brothers and sisters face persecution in too many countries abroad. Robert Kabeland And Jill Homan, Twin Cities, "Kabeland, Homan: Trump defends LGBTQ rights. He has our Log Cabin endorsement.," 17 Aug. 2019 If there are underlying themes of body positivity, gender equality and gender fluidity, is the show suitable for kids? Karen Bliss, Billboard, "Peaches Explains Her Body Positive, Provocative Art Exhibit In Germany," 14 Aug. 2019 The other troublesome thing about these debates: Where is the equality? Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Assessing the candidates’ goals; Show’s shocking revelations (8/9/19)," 9 Aug. 2019 Women’s equality is a major theme in Czeresko’s work. Liz Logan, Smithsonian, "The Spectacle and Drama of Netflix’s New Glassblowing Show Will Shatter Your Expectations," 13 July 2019 This comparison strikes Alessia Sonaglioni, network director for the European Women's Audiovisual Network, a group that promotes gender equality across the film and TV industries in Europe, as out of step with the times. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, ""Completely Tone Deaf": How Venice Became the F-You Film Festival," 23 Aug. 2019 As women empowerment and gender equality undergo a positive push, Rebook featured five fearless ladies to spearhead this campaign. Nandi Howard, Essence, "Rebook's "It's A Man's World Campaign" Highlights Groundbreaking Women," 22 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of equality

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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equality

noun

English Language Learners Definition of equality

: the quality or state of being equal : the quality or state of having the same rights, social status, etc.

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty | \ i-ˈkwä-lÉ™-tÄ“ How to pronounce equality (audio) \
plural equalities

Kids Definition of equality

: the condition or state of being the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty

Legal Definition of equality

: 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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