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champion equality

[ˈtʃæmpɪən ɪˈkwɒlɪti]
verb phrase / noun phrase
defender a igualdade / lutar pela igualdade
1. To actively support, promote, or fight for equal rights and opportunities for all people
She has spent her career championing equality in the workplace.
Ela passou sua carreira defendendo a igualdade no local de trabalho.
2. To be an advocate for fair treatment and removal of discrimination
The organization champions equality for marginalized communities.
A organização luta pela igualdade das comunidades marginalizadas.
Synonyms
advocate for equalitypromote equalityfight for equalitysupport equal rightsdefend equal opportunity
Antonyms
oppose equalityperpetuate discriminationmaintain inequalitysupport discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
defender a igualdade / lutar pela igualdade
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
defender a igualdade
Slightly more formal register
São Paulo
lutar pela igualdade
Emphasizes active struggle and advocacy
Portugal
defender a igualdade / pugnar pela igualdade
Pugnar is more formal and literary in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

level the playing field
fight for equal rights
be an advocate for change
stand up for what is right
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