leveler
|lev/el/er|
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/ˈlɛvələr/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɛvələ/
(level)
flatness or standard
Etymology
'leveler' originates from the Middle English word 'levelen,' which meant 'to make even or flat.'
'levelen' transformed into the modern English word 'leveler' through the addition of the suffix '-er,' indicating a person or thing that performs an action.
Initially, it meant 'to make even or flat,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a person advocating for equality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that levels or makes something level.
The construction worker used a leveler to ensure the ground was even.
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Noun 2
a person advocating for equality, especially in social or political contexts.
The leveler argued for equal rights for all citizens.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45