equalitarian

[ ih-kwol-i-tair-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. pertaining or adhering to the doctrine of equality among all people; egalitarian.

noun

1. a person who adheres to the doctrine of equality among all people.

equalitarian

/ ɪˌkwɒlɪˈtɛərɪən /

adjective

1. a less common word for egalitarian

Derived Forms

• eˌqualiˈtarianˌism, noun

Other Words From

• e·quali·tari·an·ism noun
• pseudo·e·quali·tari·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of equalitarian¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; equalit(y) + -arian

Example Sentences

“It was used by Socialists against Communists, and was meant to separate out Socialists who believed in equalitarian moral ideas from dogmatic Communists who would advocate and defend party positions regardless of their moral substance.”

From Salon

Immerse yourself in the Swedish way-of-life. Experiencing the Swedish culture might not be your first reason to go and chose this country, mostly famous for its equalitarian society, its furniture retailers and its disco stars.

From Forbes

However, it is the GOP that is leading the attacks on the equalitarian structures remaining in U.S. elections.

From Salon

The present position is one of unresolved discord between the economic and the equalitarian schools.

From Project Gutenberg

But the equalitarian formulæ of the Revolution carried it into a criticism of the very property it had risen to protect.

From Project Gutenberg