equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē 

plural equalities

1

: the quality or state of being equal

2

: equation sense 2a

Synonyms

• coequality
• coordinateness
• equivalence
• equivalency
• par
• parity
• sameness

Examples of equality in a Sentence

the ideals of liberty and equality

it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country

Recent Examples on the Web

Berlin noted the age-old tension between freedom and equality, and that the pursuit of absolute freedom, especially freedom from any restrictions, can often undermine equality and promote authoritarianism. —Richard Stengel, TIME, 17 Aug. 2024

This is true equality — not an application based on ethnicity, gender, race, etc. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024

Pitch: In a marginalized and precarious place of resistance, Somi, an indigenous woman and former revolutionary, defends her ideals of equality and dignity while confronting disillusionment and social injustice. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024

Influential figures like Allen Ginsberg and Abbie Hoffman used these substances to challenge the status quo, advocating for peace and equality. —Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē 

plural equalities

: the quality, fact, or state of being equal

Legal Definition

equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty

: the quality or state of being equal: as

a

: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure

b

: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree