equality

noun

equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwä-lə-tē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
Synonyms of equality
1
: the quality or state of being equal
2
: equation sense 2a

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the ideals of liberty and equality it's absurd to suggest that there's an equality in the evil committed by the Nazis and the crimes of the government of that Asian country
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This assessment could reflect, for example, concerns like equity, equality of opportunity and economic justice. — Erin Kay Lockwood, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026 Still, any empathy that the series looks to drum up for him is limited by the fact that the character takes equality as an affront—Clive can’t feel tall without someone to stand over. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026 Iceland, long a leader in gender equality, subsidizes childcare, legislates equal wages, gives paid parental leave to both men and women, and has a gender equality act that includes a quota for women on boards. — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Office assistants and teachers were dealing with angry parents, while the volleyball coaching staff tried to prepare for league playoffs while fielding complex questions about federal equality laws from teenagers. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equality

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of equality was in the 15th century

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“Equality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equality. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty i-ˈkwäl-ət-ē How to pronounce equality (audio)
plural equalities
: the quality, fact, or state of being equal

Legal Definition

equality

noun
equal·​i·​ty
: the quality or state of being equal: as
a
: sameness or equivalence in number, quantity, or measure
b
: likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree

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