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Egalitarian

/ˌiːɡəˈtɛəriən/
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

    "The organization promotes egalitarian policies to ensure fairness in the workplace."
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who advocates or supports egalitarian principles.

    "As an egalitarian, she fought for equal rights for all citizens."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'egalitarian' originates from the French word 'égalitaire', which is derived from 'égal', meaning 'equal'. It entered the English language in the mid-19th century, reflecting the growing emphasis on equality during the social and political movements of that era.

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