Equalitarians

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Believers in the principle that all individuals should have the same rights and opportunities, advocating for social justice and equality
2. Supporters of policies and practices aimed at eliminating discrimination and promoting equal treatment for all social groups
3. Advocates for a balanced distribution of resources and privileges, striving to ensure that no one is disadvantaged due to their identity or background

Etymology: "Equalitarians" is the plural of "equalitarian", a noun for people who believe in equality. The singular was coined around 1800 by combining "equality" with the suffix "-arian", which forms nouns denoting a person who adheres to a doctrine or belief, as in "humanitarian" or "vegetarian". The result is a word built entirely from familiar English parts, with the suffix doing the work of naming the believer. The plural simply adds "-s" to that noun, so it refers to a group of such believers. Its meaning follows directly from the parts: a person who holds to equality, and a group of such people taken together.

Synonyms: egalitarians, socialists, liberals

Antonyms: inegalitarians, elitists