egalitarianly
|e-gal-i-tar-i-an-ly|
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/ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛriən/
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/ɪˌɡælɪˈteəriən/
(egalitarian)
equal rights
Etymology
'egalitarian' originates from French, specifically the word 'égalitaire', where 'égal' meant 'equal' (ultimately from Latin 'aequalis'/'aequus' meaning 'equal').
'egalitarian' developed from French 'égalitaire' (derived from 'égal'), which itself traces back to Latin 'aequalis'/'aequus'. The English adjective 'egalitarian' was formed from these roots, and the adverb 'egalitarianly' is formed by adding the English adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'egalitarian'.
Initially, the root meant 'equal' in a literal sense; over time the term evolved into meanings related to the social or political principle of equality, and the adverb now means 'in an equal or equality-promoting way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
derived form: relating to or supporting the principle that all people are equal (this explains the relation of the adverb to the adjective base).
The egalitarian idea influenced the committee's policies.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that promotes or reflects equality; equally; without hierarchical distinction.
The organization tried to distribute funds egalitarianly among all branches.
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