egalitarianism
/iˌɡæɫəˈtɛɹiəˌnɪzəm/
the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights
egalitarianism in a sentence
“Egalitarianism challenges inherited privilege and aristocracy.”
Origin of egalitarianism
French egalitaire from egal 'equal' from Latin aequalis
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political philosophy emphasizing individual liberty and minimal state
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philosophy emphasizing community bonds over individual rights
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the fair allocation of goods and resources in society
social contract
the implicit agreement among individuals to form society