Friday 15th July 2016
Egalitarian
\ /ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛərɪən/
Adjective
1. of, relating to, or upholding the doctrine of the equality of mankind and
the desirability of political, social, and economic equality
Noun
2. an adherent of egalitarian principles
Quote
During and after the Revolution, an egalitarian spirit swept the land, challenging
established religious and social authority.
Donald T. Critchlow, American Political History: A Very Short Introduction 2015
Origin
Egalitarian entered English in the 1880’s as an alteration of equalitarian with
the French égal replacing equal.
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