B1nounsocietypolitics
US/ɪˈkwɑː.lə.ti/
UK/ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
the situation in which all people have the same rights, chances and treatment
In context
The group campaigns for equality between men and women at work.
Racial equality is still a goal, not a reality, in many countries.
Every child deserves equality of opportunity, whatever their family's income.
Words that go with equality
noun + noun
- gender equalityThe school teaches children about gender equality from an early age.
adjective + noun
- racial equalityMartin Luther King spent his life working for racial equality.
- social equalityFree education is an important step towards social equality.
noun + preposition
- equality of opportunityThe law is meant to guarantee equality of opportunity for all workers.
- equality betweenThere is still no real equality between rich and poor.
verb + preposition
- fight for equalityActivists continue to fight for equality for disabled people.
verb + noun
- promote equalityThe new policy aims to promote equality in hiring.