equality

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BrE /ɪˈkwɒlətiː/ AmE /ɪˈkwɑːləti/

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1 EQUALITY (ABSTRACTION) B1

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities

igualdad

  • equality between people

Collocations struggle for equality · gender equality

  • The government is working towards gender equality.

    El gobierno está trabajando hacia la igualdad de género.

2 EQUALITY (LEGAL) B1

the principle that everyone should be treated equally under the law

igualdad ante la ley

  • equality before the law

Collocations legal equality · equal rights

  • The principle of legal equality is enshrined in our constitution.

    El principio de igualdad ante la ley está consagrado en nuestra constitución.

3 EQUALITY (MATHEMATICS) B2

the state of being equal in value or amount

igualdad, equivalencia

  • equality of two numbers

Collocations mathematical equality · numerical equality

  • The equation shows the equality between these two expressions.

    La ecuación muestra la igualdad entre estas dos expresiones.

4 EQUALITY (SOCIAL) B2

the state of being equal in social status or position

igualdad social, equidad

  • equality among people

Collocations social equality · equal opportunities

  • Achieving social equality is a long-term goal.

    Lograr la igualdad social es un objetivo a largo plazo.

5 EQUALITY (ECONOMIC) C1

the state of being equal in economic terms, such as income or wealth

igualdad económica

  • equality in distribution

Collocations economic equality · income equality

  • The government aims to promote economic equality.

    El gobierno busca promover la igualdad económica.

6 EQUALITY (PHILOSOPHY) C1

the philosophical principle that all people are equal in moral and social status

igualdad filosófica, equidad moral

  • equality of human beings

Collocations philosophical equality · moral equality

  • Philosophers debate the concept of moral equality.

    Los filósofos debaten el concepto de igualdad moral.

7 EQUALITY (RELIGIOUS) C1

the state of being equal in religious rights or status

igualdad religiosa, equidad espiritual

  • equality among believers

Collocations religious equality · spiritual equality

  • The church promotes religious equality for all its members.

    La iglesia promueve la igualdad religiosa para todos sus miembros.

8 EQUALITY (SPORT) C1

the state of being equal in a sports competition

igualdad en el juego, empate

  • equality in score

Collocations sports equality · equal scores

  • The teams are now on equal terms.

    Las equipos ahora están en igualdad de condiciones.