egalitarian

adjective

egal·​i·​tar·​i·​an i-ˌga-lə-ˈter-ē-ən 

: asserting, promoting, or marked by egalitarianism

egalitarian noun

Examples of egalitarian in a Sentence

egalitarian policies for the redistribution of wealth

Recent Examples on the Web

This egalitarian approach led to the formation of the Rebel Chicano Art Front. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Other scholars have called egalitarian societies a scientific origin myth. — Christopher Von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026

Everyone sees potential in its optimistic, egalitarian vision of a fraternity of nations. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Most often, socialism morphs into totalitarianism, as its egalitarian ideals are no match for human nature. — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French égalitaire, from égalité equality, from Latin aequalitat-, aequalitas, from aequalis equal

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing egalitarian

• anti-egalitarian

Rhymes for egalitarian

• antiquarian
• libertarian
• millenarian
• nonsectarian
• proletarian
• sanitarian
• trinitarian
• unitarian
• vegetarian
• veterinarian
• agrarian
• aquarian