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egalitarian

Meaning

Characterized by a belief in the principle that all people should have equal rights and opportunities.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

She felt a deep sense of rightness watching everyone, no matter their background, get the same chance. It was a truly egalitarian spirit that made the town feel fair, like everyone’s voice mattered just as much as anyone else’s.

The small town believed in an egalitarian way of life. Everyone, from the baker to the quiet librarian, had a say in town meetings. They all worked together, understanding that each person's effort mattered equally, ensuring fair chances for all to thrive.

The old craftsman always said everyone deserved a fair shot, no matter their background. He believed in a truly egalitarian approach to his work, where the apprentice's idea was just as valued as his own, offering the same chances to learn and contribute.

My dog, Barnaby, is an incredibly egalitarian fellow. He truly believes all squirrels deserve a fair chase, and every dropped crumb is a communal feast. He'd share his squeaky toy with a passing badger if it asked nicely, proving his commitment to equal opportunities for all woodland creatures.

Barry the Blobfish insisted his rock collection was entirely egalitarian; every pebble, no matter how lumpy or shiny, got equal shelf space. He'd explain to the plankton, "It's all about fair treatment for everyone, even the barnacles!" They mostly just floated away, confused.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The community garden project aimed for a truly egalitarian spirit, ensuring everyone, regardless of background or skill, had an equal chance to plant, tend, and share the harvest. It was about fair play for all, where every voice and effort mattered equally.

The colony's founding principle was deeply egalitarian; everyone, regardless of origin or past, got an equal share of the nutrient paste and a say in the hydroponics rotation. No one was above sorting the fungal blooms or cleaning the atmospheric scrubbers. It felt right, a true community built on fairness.

The small village council, after endless debates about rationing their meager seed stores, finally reached a decision. Everyone, from the oldest farmer to the youngest apprentice, would receive an equal share, reflecting their deeply held belief that all people should have equal rights and opportunities. It felt fair.

My roommate insists on an egalitarian system for chores. This means if I wash dishes, he *must* get an equal opportunity to scrape dried food off them later. I'm starting to think "equal rights" just means we both get to feel equally miserable.

Barnaby insisted his llama farm was truly egalitarian, meaning every alpaca got the same length of hay rope, and even the grumpy old guanaco had an equal shot at the juiciest thistle. He dreamt of a world where all farm animals, regardless of species or wooliness, enjoyed identical access to premium worm buffets and prime napping spots.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

She fought for a society that was truly egalitarian, a place where everyone, regardless of their background, had the same chance to succeed and be heard. It was a vision of genuine equality, where opportunity wasn't a privilege, but a birthright for all.

The new committee leader, advocating for a truly egalitarian workspace, ensured every member's ideas held equal weight. She meticulously curated a process where each person, regardless of tenure or department, had an unhindered platform to contribute to their shared project, fostering genuine collaboration and mutual respect.

The colony ship's council debated resource allocation. Commander Anya argued for an egalitarian approach, believing every settler, from seasoned xenobotanist to newly arrived navigator, deserved equal access to the limited nutrient paste and oxygen reserves. Their survival depended on everyone feeling valued and having a genuine chance.

Bartholomew, convinced of an truly egalitarian system, decreed that all park squirrels must receive equal acorns, regardless of their industriousness. This caused considerable consternation among the chipmunks, who felt their own efforts should warrant a slightly superior nut distribution.

Our commune for retired sentient garden gnomes thrives on an egalitarian philosophy, ensuring every resident, from Bartholomew the bulb-planter to Gertrude the perpetually grumpy gnome, has equal access to the coveted sunniest patch for their afternoon naps and an equal say in the communal mushroom stew recipe.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Her unwavering commitment to an egalitarian society meant she championed every individual's right to a fair chance, regardless of their background. She believed that true progress stemmed from ensuring everyone had access to the same opportunities, fostering a more just and equitable world for all.

The artisanal cheesemakers, a notoriously fractious guild, finally established a true meritocracy. Their charter declared an egalitarian structure, ensuring every cheesemonger, regardless of lineage or prior accolades, had equal standing and opportunity to present their finest creations, fostering genuine innovation and mutual respect.

The commune strove for an egalitarian existence, a radical commitment where every member, regardless of their prior status as a celestial cartographer or subaquatic mycologist, shared equally in the burdens and the meager spoils of their isolated, bioluminescent algae farm.

The king, a decidedly un-egalitarian fellow, decreed that all peasants must now wear jester hats, even during solemn state dinners. His grand pronouncement aimed for absolute, albeit ludicrous, equality, ensuring everyone’s headwear was equally preposterous.

Barnaby, a prodigious gnome with a penchant for bejeweled slippers, championed an egalitarian society where all fungoid denizens, irrespective of spore count or bioluminescent hue, were afforded the same rights and opportunities to pilfer moonbeams. His fervent pronouncements, often delivered from atop a particularly succulent puffball, irked the aristocracy, who preferred their mushroom-based hierarchies meticulously preserved.

Difficulty

Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.

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