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Definition of egalitariannext
as in democrat
one who advocates or practices social equality as egalitarians, they have always promoted policies for equal pay

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adjective

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Adjective
Unfortunately, the egalitarian foundations of chess are rarely reflected beyond the game itself. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026 Hite argued, not always with analytical grace but with passionate sincerity, for a more egalitarian and empathetic world in and out of the bedroom. Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 Especially fascinating is the film’s conflicting commentary, from McCartney and members of the various iterations of Wings, about his attempts to create an egalitarian experience rather than a star-plus-backup-band situation. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 The ruling imposes strict procedural deadlines aimed at ending what the justices described as years of exceptional delay following a 2016 deal to permit egalitarian prayer at the holy site. Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for egalitarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egalitarian
Noun
  • So far, Xi continues to favor struggling autocrats over powerful democrats, and has shown little inclination to change course.
    Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
  • When aligning with constitutionalists constrained royal power and protected clerical autonomy, senior ayatollahs wore the mantle of democrats.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Machado laid out a vision in which a future democratic state in Venezuela will set clear rules, and enforce contracts.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
  • As with any discipline, there is something democratic about its effects.
    Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

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“Egalitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egalitarian. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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