leveller

• Nom désignant une personne qui prône l'abolition des différences sociales et des inégalités, souvent associé à des mouvements politiques radicaux. Peut aussi se référer à un instrument ou à une personne qui égalise ou nivelle.

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.

   Partisan de l'égalité

   • 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.

   Synonymesegalitarianequalitarian

   Antonymesaristocratelitistsnob

2. Something that equalizesC1formal

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

   élément égalisateur

   • 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.

   Synonymesequaliserequalizernormalizerstandardizer