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Age Equality

/eɪdʒ ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The state of being equal in rights, opportunities, and treatment regardless of age.

    "Age equality is essential for fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued."
  2. 2

    The principle that individuals should not be discriminated against based on their age.

    "Legislation promoting age equality aims to protect older workers from unfair dismissal."

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The term 'age equality' combines 'age', derived from Old English 'æ age', meaning 'lifetime' or 'duration of life', and 'equality', from Latin 'aequalitas', meaning 'evenness' or 'uniformity'. The concept has evolved to emphasize fairness and equal treatment across different age groups in society.

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