egalitarian

7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for egalitarian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Based on the principle that all people are of equal worth and should have equal rights and opportunities.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

equal democratic level

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

democrat

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

classless equalitarian leveller

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Based on the principle that all people are of equal worth and should have equal rights and opportunities.

“They founded the school on strictly egalitarian lines.”

equal classless democratic level

Opposites

hierarchical elitist stratified

2. noun

A person who believes that everyone should be treated as equals and have the same rights.

“As a lifelong egalitarian, she refused any title.”

equalitarian democrat leveller

Opposites

elitist

How to use egalitarian

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

egalitarian society deeply egalitarian egalitarian principles egalitarian ideal

Formal; common in political and social commentary.

Etymology

From French égalitaire, from égal 'equal', from Latin aequalis.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between egalitarian and socialist?

Egalitarian names a goal — equality of worth, rights or outcomes — without saying how to reach it. Socialism is one specific programme for getting there, based on collective ownership. You can be an egalitarian and reject socialism entirely.

Does egalitarian mean everyone gets the same?

Not necessarily. Egalitarians differ over what should be equalised: some argue for equal opportunity and equal treatment under the law, others for a more equal distribution of income or wealth. The shared commitment is equal moral standing, not identical outcomes.

How do you pronounce egalitarian?

i-gal-i-TAIR-ee-uhn, with the main stress on 'tair'. The opening is a short unstressed 'i', as in 'again', not a long 'ee'.

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