Definition of "egalitarian" []

• Affirming, promoting, or characterized by belief in equal political, economic, social, and civil rights for all people. (adjective)

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• "Only if one makes the dubious assumption of a certain egalitarian ethical outlook must a relatively high coefficient be justified."
• "They are still stuck believing in egalitarian fantasies and clean consciousness."
• "In fact, as lacking in egalitarian spirit as it may sound, the rigid reciprocity you assume is not entirely mandatory in these situations because the act is really quite enjoyable for both parties."