B2nounformalsocietypolitics
US/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.ti/
UK/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
a situation in which some people have more money, power or chances than others
In context
Income inequality has grown in many countries over the last thirty years.
The report looks at inequality between men and women at work.
Education can help to reduce social inequality in the long run.
Words that go with inequality
noun + noun
- income inequalityIncome inequality is a major political issue.
- gender inequalityThe group fights gender inequality in schools.
adjective + noun
- social inequalitySocial inequality affects health and education.
- growing inequalityGrowing inequality worries many economists.
- economic inequalityEconomic inequality can slow growth.
verb + noun
- reduce inequalityHigh taxes may help reduce inequality.
noun + preposition
- inequality betweenThere is great inequality between rich and poor areas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the inequality of man and womanCorrect: inequality between men and women