Meaning & use

Equalist

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A person who believes in and advocates equal rights and treatment for all people, regardless of group identity.

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She described herself as an equalist rather than aligning with any single political movement.

The group's newsletter promoted equalist views on pay and opportunity in the workplace.

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A relatively informal and still-emerging term, sometimes used by people who want to emphasize equality for all groups rather than any one specific cause.

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