leveler

noun

lev·​el·​er ˈle-və-lər How to pronounce leveler (audio)
ˈlev-lər
variants or leveller
Synonyms of levelernext
1
: one that levels
2
a
usually Leveler or Leveller : one of a group of radicals arising during the English Civil War and advocating equality before the law and religious toleration
b
: one favoring the removal of political, social, or economic inequalities
c
: something that tends to reduce or eliminate differences among individuals

Examples of leveler in a Sentence

a nation of levelers, Norway has a tax structure designed to reduce the gap between the richest and the poorest
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But in the same breath, creativity can be a great leveler, Chu emphasized. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 The legs include adjustable levelers, so these chairs will remain steady even on a cracked concrete surface or uneven grassy area. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 This is the greatest leveler in human history. Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026 Fate seemed to provide the USMNT with a leveler in the 31st minute, as Juan Pablo Vargas clattered Malik Tillman to the ground by taking out his left leg. Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for leveler

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of leveler was in 1598

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“Leveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leveler. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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