leveler

especially British, lev·el·ler

[lev-uh-ler]

noun

1. a person or thing that levels.

Other Word Forms

• self-leveler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of leveler¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; level + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Ultimately, the great leveler is health,” said Anna Whitelock, a professor of the history of the monarchy at City University, London.

From Seattle Times

No, it was hubris — that grand leveler of the mighty — that did the GOP in.

From Los Angeles Times

War has been a leveler in terms of attitudes about mental health, some practitioners said, because virtually everyone is finding it difficult to cope with their circumstances and there is more acceptance of mental struggles.

From Los Angeles Times

He described school uniforms as levelers that had the merit of hiding social differences.

From New York Times

“Air travel is a leveler even without a hijack,” Smith, the director, said.

From New York Times