American Dictionary
Definition inequality in American English
inequality
noun
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noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌɪnɪˈkwɑləti/
1
a situation in which people are not equal because some groups have more opportunities, power, money, etc. than others
Example
There are great inequalities in health care across the country.
Example
policies aimed at eliminating poverty, unemployment, and social inequality
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