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equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
Synonyms of equalitynext
1
: the quality or state of being equal
2

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
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Williams has long used her platform to advocate for equality, particularly in her home state of Tennessee. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2025 The catch is that there is a tradeoff between growth and equality. Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025 More than a dozen homeless people were about to see their tents destroyed – just steps away from Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached about equality and justice for the poor. Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025 Women live in a society where equality has never existed in the first place. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for equality

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of equality was in the 15th century

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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē How to pronounce equality (audio)
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

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