pro-equality
|pro-e-qual-i-ty|
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/proʊ ɪˈkwɑːlɪti/
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/prəʊ ɪˈkwɒlɪti/
for equality
Etymology
'pro-equality' originates as a modern English compound formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro', meaning 'for' or 'in favor of') and the noun 'equality'.
'equality' comes into English via Old French 'equalité' from Latin 'aequalitas', ultimately from Latin 'aequus' meaning 'equal'; the compound 'pro-equality' is a contemporary formation combining 'pro-' + 'equality'.
The prefix 'pro-' initially meant 'for' or 'forward' in Latin; combined with 'equality' it has come to specifically indicate being 'in favor of equality' in modern English usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, group, or stance that supports equality; an advocate of equal rights or treatment.
As a pro-equality, she volunteers with organizations that promote equal access to education.
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Adjective 1
supporting or favoring equality (especially social, political, or legal equality among groups).
The candidate ran on a pro-equality platform emphasizing equal pay and anti-discrimination measures.
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Last updated: 2025/11/22 05:16