coequal

adjective
UK: /ˌkəʊˈiːkwəl/
US: /ˌkoʊˈiːkwəl/

  1. Equal in rank, power, or importance.

    1. The two leaders are coequal in the organization.
    2. The branches of government are coequal under the constitution, balancing power.

Synonyms

equal equivalent coordinate peer
coequal noun

  1. Someone who is equal in rank, power, or importance to another.

    1. He saw her as a coequal in the project's success.
    2. The partners considered themselves coequals, sharing all responsibilities fairly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "coequal" is /ˌkəʊˈiːkwəl/ in British English and /ˌkoʊˈiːkwəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coequal": equal, equivalent, coordinate, peer.

Example usage of "coequal": "The two leaders are coequal in the organization.". More examples on the page.