Meaning & use

equality

noun·Academic

The state of having the same rights, opportunities, or status as other people.

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The movement fought for equality in wages between men and women.

The new law aims to promote equality in access to healthcare.

A note on using this word

Equality means being treated the same, while 'equity' means fairness that accounts for different needs or starting points.

Words with a similar meaning

parityfairness

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