Definitions

inequality

[in-i-kwol-i-tee] / ˌɪn ɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /

NOUN

prejudice; lack of balance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bias difference discrimination disparity diversity injustice unfairness

STRONG

asperity contrast disproportion dissimilarity dissimilitude irregularity partisanship roughness unevenness unjustness variation

WEAK

imparity incommensurateness one-sidedness preferentiality unequivalence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

alikeness equality fairness impartiality likeness sameness similarity uniformity

STRONG

agreement evenness kindness regularity

WEAK

balance

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"Slavery legacies still endure today in the shape of racism and inequality. Recognising the past is crucial if we want fairer and more democratic societies."

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Shah went on to release several popular songs which criticised corruption and social inequality in the Himalayan nation.

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Earlier this week, in his annual letter to shareholders, Fink said the boom in artificial intelligence risked widening inequality, with only a small number of firms and investors seeing the benefits.

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It then adopted policies aimed at increasing local ownership in businesses and tackling racial inequality.

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A 2023 study of more than 7,800 brain scans from 29 countries found gender inequality can physically affect women's brains.

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