Definitions

equality

[ih-kwol-i-tee] / ɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /

NOUN

similarity, balance; egalitarianism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil rights coordination equal opportunity fairness identity impartiality parity tolerance

STRONG

commensurateness correspondence equatability equilibrium equipoise equivalence evenness homology likeness par parallelism sameness uniformity

WEAK

adequation fair play fair practice fair shake isonomy

Antonyms

STRONG

difference disagreement dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

disproportion imbalance inequality unfairness

Example Sentences

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“It is alarming,” said Jorge Reyes Salinas, communications director for Equality California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Under the Equality Act, religion or belief, including holding gender critical views, can be protected from discrimination.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

"Equality, peaceful assembly, freedom of expression and movement, and protection from arbitrary detention are fundamental rights," it added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Public Sector Equality Duty, which applies in England, Scotland and Wales, requires public bodies and bodies carrying out public functions to eliminate unlawful discrimination.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Equality and respect are the highest command of love.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

Vocabulary lists containing equality

Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)

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"The Civil Rights Movement"

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Dear Martin

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