leveller

/ˈlɛvələr/
noun
  1. Something that makes people or things equal, especially by reducing differences in status, wealth, or power.
    • The new education policy was seen as a leveller, giving poor students the same opportunities as rich ones.
    • Death is often called the great leveller because it comes to everyone regardless of wealth.
    • In the army, the uniform acts as a leveller, hiding differences in background.
  2. A person who wants to remove social or economic inequalities.
    • Some historians call the radical reformers of the 17th century levellers.
    • She was a leveller at heart, believing that everyone deserved the same start in life.
    • The politician was known as a leveller, always fighting for fair wages for workers.
  3. A tool or machine used to make a surface flat or level.
    • The construction crew used a leveller to smooth the ground before laying the foundation.
    • The old leveller in the barn was still in good condition after years of use.
    • A garden leveller helps create a flat lawn for planting grass.
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