Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Egalitarian
adjective/noun
/ ih-gal-ih-TAIR-ee-un /
Medium
Meaning
Believing in or promoting equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all people regardless of their social class, gender, or other characteristics.
Origin / Etymology
French egalitaire, from egal (equal), from Latin aequalis
Synonyms
Equitable
Democratic
Classless
Antonyms
Elitist
Hierarchical
Discriminatory
Example Sentence
"The framers of the Indian Constitution embedded egalitarian principles in Articles 14 to 18, guaranteeing equality before law and abolishing titles that perpetuated social hierarchy."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS1 Social Issues, GS2 Polity, and Essay papers when discussing constitutional equality, reservation policy, caste-based discrimination, or the welfare state. Captures the philosophical underpinning of affirmative action and social justice programmes.
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