egalitarian
adjective/ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛriən/
Frequency rank: #12,251 most common English word
Meaning
believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example sentence
The new school policy was praised for its egalitarian approach, giving every student equal access to resources.
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