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- DictionaryE·gal·i·tar·i·an·ism/ēˌɡaləˈterēəˌniz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
noun
Trend of thought that favors equality for all people
Egalitarianism (from égal 'equal'), or equalitarianism, is a school of thought within political philosophy that builds on the concept of social equality, prioritizing it for all people. Egalitarian doctrines are generally characterized by the idea that all humans are equal in fundamental worth or moral status. As such, all citizens of a state should be accorded equal rights and treatment under the... Wikipedia