anti-egalitarian

adjective

an·​ti-egal·​i·​tar·​i·​an ˌan-tē-i-ˌga-lə-ˈter-ē-ən How to pronounce anti-egalitarian (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: opposing or hindering egalitarianism : contrary to principles of social equality and fairness
… the anti-egalitarian practice of congressional lobbyists who hire someone to stand in line for them.Jan Gardner

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-egalitarian was in 1959

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“Anti-egalitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-egalitarian. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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