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

Those values included diversity, and an American democracy of plurality, inclusion and equality. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Hollywood was throwing an enormous party celebrating a fantasy of female empowerment while women were still fighting for equality in the real world. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Through an online diversity training course designed for hiring managers or decision-makers at the producers’ companies, Series’ Women also looks to address topics of gender equality and diversity at an organizational level. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026

Participants described the day as a celebration of seva — selfless service — and a chance to pass traditions of kindness and equality to the next generation. — Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 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