equal opportunities

adjective

British
: not discriminating against people because of their race, religion, etc.
an equal opportunities employer

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The solicitors general for Idaho and West Virginia, meanwhile, argued that the laws are intended to ensure fair and equal opportunities for girls and women in sports. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 June 2026 This makes the shows exempt from the equal-time rule, which requires equal opportunities for opposing political candidates on non-news programming. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, her father, ensured his two sons and three daughters received equal opportunities within the family business. — Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026 Does the federal equal opportunities statute pass relevant constitutional scrutiny, either as a general matter or as applied here? — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for equal opportunities

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“Equal opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equal%20opportunities. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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