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

Moellendorf holds that, if there were global equality of opportunity, a child born in Mozambique would have the same chance of becoming an investment banker as would one born in Switzerland. — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

That whole generation’s old-fashioned American ethics — the unwavering belief in the equality of mankind and pulling together for each other — was the spirit that my grandfather took with him. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Femicide rates in South Africa are among the highest in the world, according to the United Nations' agency for gender equality. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Kaepernick’s contribution to the fight for equality certainly involved sacrifice. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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