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
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But Musk’s behavior and rhetoric do not track with the egalitarian principles these interests would suggest.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
But make no mistake: There are inescapable tradeoffs between the pursuit of excellence and a focus on purely egalitarian outcomes.
—Matthew Yglesias, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Its egalitarian principles are seen in America’s founding documents, and its roots lie in landmark 20th-century efforts such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act and affirmative action policies, as well as movements for racial justice, gender equity, disability rights, veterans and immigrants.
—Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Sometimes liberals have appeared to favor egalitarian policies like affirmative action that challenge some people’s sense of fairness.
—Kevin M. Schultz, Harpers Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
But make no mistake: There are inescapable tradeoffs between the pursuit of excellence and a focus on purely egalitarian outcomes.
—Matthew Yglesias, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Its egalitarian principles are seen in America’s founding documents, and its roots lie in landmark 20th-century efforts such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act and affirmative action policies, as well as movements for racial justice, gender equity, disability rights, veterans and immigrants.
—Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Sometimes liberals have appeared to favor egalitarian policies like affirmative action that challenge some people’s sense of fairness.
—Kevin M. Schultz, Harpers Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for egalitarian
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“Egalitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egalitarian. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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