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e·qual·i·tar·i·an

 (ĭ-kwŏl′ĭ-târ′ē-ən)
adj.
Egalitarian.

e·qual′i·tar′i·an·ism n.
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equalitarian

(ɪˌkwɒlɪˈtɛərɪən)
adj, n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a less common word for egalitarian
eˌqualiˈtarianˌism n
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e•gal•i•tar•i•an

(ɪˌgæl ɪˈtɛər i ən)

adj.
1. asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, esp. in political, economic, or social life.
n.
2. one who adheres to egalitarian beliefs.
[1880–85; alter. of equalitarian with French égal replacing equal]
e•gal`i•tar′i•an•ism, n.
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Noun1.equalitarian - a person who believes in the equality of all people
moralist - a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
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