inequalitynoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/us/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i/C2 the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc. than other people:
The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and inequality.
sexual inequality
There remain major inequalities of opportunity in the workplace.
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Human rights
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