equality

noun
UK: /ɪˈkwɒləti/
US: /iˈkwɑːləti/

  1. The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

    1. We want equality for all people in the country.
    2. The new law promotes equality in employment opportunities regardless of gender or race.

  2. The condition of being the same in number or amount.

    1. The equality of the two scores meant a tie game for us.
    2. Mathematical equality is essential for accurate calculations and problem-solving.

Synonyms

equity fairness justice parity equivalence sameness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "equality" in English means: The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities., The condition of being the same in number or amount..

The phonetic transcription of "equality" is /ɪˈkwɒləti/ in British English and /iˈkwɑːləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "equality": equity, fairness, justice, parity, equivalence, sameness.

Example usage of "equality": "We want equality for all people in the country.". More examples on the page.