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adj
Alternative form of equal-opportunity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
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noun
A state of fairness in which individuals are treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences, especially in employment, education and other areas of public life.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
the right to equivalent opportunities for employment regardless of race or color or sex or national origin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: civil right
History
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Across languages
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