equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē 

plural equalities

1

: the quality or state of being equal

2

: equation sense 2a

Synonyms of equality

• equivalence
• equivalency

Examples of equality in a Sentence

the ideals of liberty and equality

it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country

Recent Examples on the Web

His dream was nothing less than a new reality, a hopeful future free of despotism, ruled by equality and liberty, rather than kings and queens. —Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

Free National Park Service tours offer an intimate look at his life, legacy and enduring fight for freedom, equality and justice in America. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

The Jackie Robinson baseball glove suggests fair competition and equality. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Mace’s brand of female empowerment has always been about demonstrating her personal equality with men—her ability to meet their standards at the Citadel, to beat them in Republican primaries, to march beside them in the halls of Congress. —Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for equality

• causality
• frivolity
• sodality
• inequality
• jollity
• polity
• quality

Kids Definition

equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē 

plural equalities

: the quality, fact, or state of being equal

Legal Definition

equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty

: the quality or state of being equal: as

a

: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure

b

: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree