Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

equal-opportunity

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.47 in modern English

Syllables
equal-op-por-tu-ni-ty
IPA
32
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
6
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

Comes from equal-opportunity employer and similar phrases, where it is used literally to mean that the opportunity for employment is available equally to all, regardless of, for example, an applicant's race.

Usage

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What does equal-opportunity mean?
Targeting everyone indiscriminately.
Where does equal-opportunity come from?
Comes from equal-opportunity employer and similar phrases, where it is used literally to mean that the opportunity for employment is available equally to all, regardless of, for example, an applicant's race.

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