noun · academic
equality
UK/iˈkwɒləti/US/iˈkwɑːləti/e·QUAL·i·ty
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities
Examples
“Debates about equality often focus on education and employment.”
“Policies that promote equality can reduce social tension.”
“Equality before the law is a common theme in Task 2 essays.”
Band 8 sentence
“Any meaningful social reform must consider both equality of opportunity and the removal of structural barriers that perpetuate inequality.”
Collocations
- gender equality
- equality of opportunity
- promote equality
Word family
Common mistakes
We should give same rights to everyone for equality.→We should give the same rights to everyone to achieve equality.
Equality is mean everyone is same.→Equality means everyone is the same in rights or opportunities.
Say it for a higher band
5same→6fairness→7+equality
Synonyms
parity
fairness
Easily confused
equity
“Teachers should aim for equity by providing extra help to students who are behind.”
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