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adjective

egalitarian

CEFR C2

relating to or believing in the principle of equal rights for all

In a sentence

Six example sentences with egalitarian, each labelled with its topic.

  • The 1793 constitution promised every citizen the same vote and the same schooling, an egalitarian design far ahead of its neighbors.

    History

  • The founders published every salary and gave each employee one vote on hiring, an egalitarian setup that surprised investors.

    Startups

  • Rousseau argued that no person is born owing obedience to another, a claim later thinkers built their egalitarian theories upon.

    Philosophy

  • The new constitution is egalitarian on paper, giving every adult one vote and every region the same courts.

    Politics

  • The coach runs an egalitarian offense, with every starter touching the ball before anyone takes a shot.

    Basketball

  • The orchestra is egalitarian by charter, with no conductor and every player voting on tempo.

    Music

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