equal opportunity
nounUK /ˈiː.kwəl ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/
US /ˈiː.kwəl ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i/
A fair chance for everyone to try for the same thing.
The school gives equal opportunity to all students to join the team.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule that stops unfair treatment because of who someone is.
The company has an equal opportunity policy for hiring.
3. The idea that jobs and schools should be open to all people.
Equal opportunity means no one is left out because of their background.
4. A situation where everyone starts with the same chances.
Scholarships help create equal opportunity for students who need help.