noun
- The principle of equality; equal rights and treatment for all people regardless of social class, gender, or other distinctions.
Usage: French origin; often used in historical or political contexts; One of the three ideals of the French Revolution (liberté, égalité, fraternité)
Examples
- The French Revolution was fought in the name of liberté, égalité, and fraternité.
- The movement advocates for égalité in the workplace, demanding equal pay for equal work.
- Many constitutions are founded on the principle of égalité before the law.
- The speaker emphasized the importance of égalité in a democratic society.
- Égalité remains a central value in modern human rights discourse.