Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

great-leveller

noun

/ɡreɪt ˈlɛv.əl.ər/

Definition

A force or influence that brings about equality, particularly in a social context.

Examples

The internet has become a great-leveller, allowing people from diverse backgrounds to share their ideas.
Natural disasters can act as a great-leveller, showing that wealth and status mean little in the face of nature’s power.
Education is often seen as a great-leveller, providing opportunities to those who might not have had them otherwise.

Meaning

The term usually refers to a situation or phenomenon that causes disparity and differences among individuals or groups to diminish, making everyone equal regardless of their previous status or situation.