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

Watson went on to create Our Shared Shelf in 2016, a feminist book club that focused on discussing books and essays about gender equality. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026

Specifically, the soft power of the movement for equality—its moral authority—was rapidly being converted into hard power. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Her lyrics were representative of America throughout different decades, including the changing experiences of women who demanded equality. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Conceived as the female counterpart to Superman and Batman, the heroine is an Amazon who fights against injustice and the forces of evil, driven by an ideal of equality and peace. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 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