noun · academic
inequality
UK/ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/US/ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːlɪti/in·e·QUAL·i·ty
A situation where things are not equal, especially in society (for example, income, opportunities or rights).
Examples
“Economic inequality has become a major topic in political debates.”
“Policies to reduce gender inequality often focus on education and pay.”
“Inequality between regions can slow national development.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing structural economic inequality requires redistributive policies, targeted education reforms and long‑term investment in disadvantaged regions.”
Collocations
- economic inequality
- gender inequality
- reduce inequality
Word family
Common mistakes
difference→inequality
unequalness→inequality
Say it for a higher band
5difference→6gap→7+inequality
Synonyms
disparity
gap
Easily confused
gap
“There is a growing gap between rich and poor in the city.”
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