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egalitarian

[/ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛriən/]
adjective/nounmasculine/femininepl: egalitarians
igualitário
1. Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
The organization promotes egalitarian principles in the workplace.
A organização promove princípios igualitários no local de trabalho.
2. A person who advocates for or believes in equality among people
She is an egalitarian who fights against social discrimination.
Ela é uma igualitária que luta contra a discriminação social.
3. Relating to or characteristic of a system where all members have equal status
The commune operates on an egalitarian basis.
A comuna funciona em bases igualitárias.
Synonyms
equaldemocraticfairimpartialunbiased
Antonyms
hierarchicalelitistaristocraticauthoritariandiscriminatory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
igualitário/igualitária
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
igualitário/igualitária
Commonly used in academic and political discourse
Portugal
igualitário/igualitária
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

on equal footing
level playing field
democracy in action
equal opportunity
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