leveller

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die soziale Unterschiede und Ungleichheit beseitigen will und oft mit radikalen politischen Bewegungen in Verbindung gebracht wird; historisch auch Anhänger der englischen Levellers im 17. Jahrhundert.

A noun referring to a person who advocates for the abolition of social distinctions and inequalities, often associated with radical political movements.

1. A person who advocates for equalityC1formalbritish

   Someone who promotes the removal of social or economic inequalities, often through radical means.

   Verfechter der Gleichheit

   • The leveller argued that all citizens should have equal access to education.
   • Historically, levellers were seen as a threat to the established social order.
   • He was known as a leveller, always fighting for the rights of the working class.

   Synonymeegalitarianequalitarian

   Antonymearistocratelitistsnob

2. Something that equalizesC1formal

   An event or situation that reduces differences in status, wealth, or power.

   Gleichmacher

   • Death is often called the great leveller, as it comes to everyone regardless of status.
   • A serious illness can be a leveller, reminding us of our shared humanity.
   • The economic crisis acted as a leveller, affecting both the rich and the poor.

   Synonymeequaliserequalizernormalizerstandardizer