leveler

noun

lev·​el·​er ˈle-və-lər How to pronounce leveler (audio)
ˈlev-lər
variants or leveller
Synonyms of levelernext
1
: one that levels
2
a
usually Leveler or Leveller : one of a group of radicals arising during the English Civil War and advocating equality before the law and religious toleration
b
: one favoring the removal of political, social, or economic inequalities
c
: something that tends to reduce or eliminate differences among individuals

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Examples of leveler in a Sentence

a nation of levelers, Norway has a tax structure designed to reduce the gap between the richest and the poorest
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This is the greatest leveler in human history. — Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026 But in the same breath, creativity can be a great leveler, Chu emphasized. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 This has also become a great leveler for smaller organizations and groups to compete. — Robert Kim, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026 It can be placed on a variety of surfaces, even those that are uneven, thanks to feet levelers that are height-adjustable to prevent wobbling and scratches on the floor. — Ali Faccenda, People.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for leveler

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of leveler was in 1598

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“Leveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leveler. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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