C2adjectiveformalsocietypolitics
US/ɪˌɡæl.əˈter.i.ən/
UK/ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/
believing that all people are equal and should have the same rights and chances
In context
The Nordic countries are often described as some of the most egalitarian in the world.
The start-up has an egalitarian culture where interns can question the CEO.
Young couples today expect a more egalitarian sharing of housework.
Words that go with egalitarian
adjective + noun
- egalitarian societyThe party promises to build an egalitarian society.
- egalitarian valuesThe school teaches egalitarian values from an early age.
- egalitarian idealsThe revolution began with egalitarian ideals.
- egalitarian principlesThe tax system is based on egalitarian principles.
adverb + adjective
- more egalitarianFree university education makes access to good jobs more egalitarian.
- highly egalitarianEarly hunter-gatherer groups were often highly egalitarian.