egalitarian

[ ih-gal-i-tair-ee-uh n ]
/ ɪˌgæl ɪˈtɛər i ən /

adjective

asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.

noun

a person who adheres to egalitarian beliefs.

Origin of egalitarian

1880–85; alteration of equalitarian with French égal replacing equal

OTHER WORDS FROM egalitarian

e·gal·i·tar·i·an·ism, noun an·ti·e·gal·i·tar·i·an, adjective

Words nearby egalitarian

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British Dictionary definitions for anti-egalitarian

egalitarian
/ (ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛərɪən) /

adjective

of, relating to, or upholding the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political, social, and economic equality

noun

an adherent of egalitarian principles

Derived forms of egalitarian

egalitarianism, noun

Word Origin for egalitarian

C19: alteration of equalitarian, through influence of French égal equal