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equal opportunity

[/ˈiːkwəl ɒpərˈtjuːnɪti/]
nounpl: equal opportunities
igualdade de oportunidades
1. The principle that all people should have the same chances to succeed regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, or other personal characteristics
The company is committed to equal opportunity in hiring and promotion.
A empresa está comprometida com a igualdade de oportunidades na contratação e promoção.
2. A legal or policy framework that prevents discrimination in employment, education, and other sectors
Equal opportunity laws protect workers from discrimination.
As leis de igualdade de oportunidades protegem os trabalhadores contra discriminação.
Synonyms
equal rightsnon-discriminationfairnesslevel playing fieldmeritocracy
Antonyms
discriminationinequalityfavoritismbiasprejudice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
igualdade de oportunidades
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
igualdade de oportunidades
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
igualdade de oportunidades
Official term used in Portuguese labor legislation

Related Idioms & Phrases

level the playing field
give someone a fair shake
break down barriers
open doors for everyone
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