uguaglianza

equality

noun oo-gwah-LYAN-tsah Rare

Origin: Latin aequalitas

Usage Note

Uguaglianza refers to equality in an abstract or legal sense — uguaglianza di diritti (equality of rights), uguaglianza di genere (gender equality). Do not confuse with parità (parity, equality of outcome in a specific context) or uguagliare (the verb, 'to equalise'). The 'gli' cluster is pronounced 'ly' as in figlio.

Examples

"La costituzione garantisce l'uguaglianza tra i cittadini."

Natural Translation

The constitution guarantees equality among citizens.

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