equal opportunity

noun

1. the aggregation of policies and practices in employment and other areas that do not discriminate against people on the basis of race, skin color, age, sex, gender, national origin, religion, or mental or physical disability.

equal opportunity

noun

1. 1. the offering of employment, pay, or promotion equally to all, without discrimination as to sex, race, colour, disability, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      our equal-opportunity policy

      an equal-opportunities employer

equal opportunity

1. The goal of giving all persons an equal chance to an education and employment, and to protect their civil rights , regardless of their race, religious beliefs, or gender. In the United States, various minority groups have been fighting for equal opportunity over the last 150 years. ( See affirmative action , civil rights movement , equal protection of the laws , National Association for the Advancement of Colored People , National Organization for Women , segregation , sexism , suffragist , and women's movement .)

Other Words From

• equal-oppor·tuni·ty adjective

Example Sentences

Despite helping the Yankees reach the World Series this year in a stellar first season in the Bronx, Soto has also said all teams will have an equal opportunity to sign him.

From Los Angeles Times

“For us, it always came down to ... equal opportunity, fair play on the court,” Nevada team captain Sia Liilii told the Reno Gazette Journal.

From Los Angeles Times

He recognizes what must be redressed, but he refuses to lose his sense of humor in the struggle or exempt himself from the human comedy that may be the only reliable equal opportunity employer.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2009, Tata spoke at a school alumni function about his dream for his country, "where every Indian has an equal opportunity to shine on merit".

From BBC

MI5 is a Disability Confident employer, which means it has taken steps to provide equal opportunities to disabled people.

From BBC

Related Words

• civil rights
• coordination
• fairness
• identity
• impartiality
• parity
• tolerance