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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEquality
/ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
"The constitution guarantees equality for all citizens regardless of race or gender."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'equality' originates from the Latin word 'aequalitas', meaning 'evenness' or 'uniformity'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the philosophical and social movements advocating for equal rights and justice in various historical contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Equality" is said worldwide
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égalité
Transliteration: egalite
"La liberté, l'égalité, la fraternité."
Gleichheit
Transliteration: Gleichheit
"Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz ist ein Grundrecht."
uguaglianza
Transliteration: uguaglianza
"La lotta per l'uguaglianza dei diritti è continua."
igualdad
Transliteration: igualdad
"Buscamos la igualdad de oportunidades para todos."
igualdade
Transliteration: igualdade
"A igualdade social é fundamental para a paz."
समानता
Transliteration: samanta
"संविधान सभी नागरिकों के लिए समानता की गारंटी देता है।"
平等
Transliteration: píngděng
"男女平等是现代社会的基本原则。"
평등
Transliteration: pyeongdeung
"모든 인간은 법 앞에 평등하다."
平等
Transliteration: byōdō
"機会の平等は教育において非常に重要です。"
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