Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on equal terms

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.52 in modern English

Syllables: on e-qual terms
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

With the same set of advantages and disadvantages; on an equal footing, on a level playing field.

prep_phrase

With respect for people's backgrounds, rights, and responsibilities; as equals.

Example Sentences

"The two teams will battle it out on equal terms."
"Although very distant from the lives of her subjects – she never went to school and had only the most fleeting experiences of being on equal terms with anyone – she grew into a much respected figure, admired for her stoicism and diligence"
"The two populations must learn to live with each other on equal terms."

Questions

What does on equal terms mean?: With the same set of advantages and disadvantages; on an equal footing, on a level playing field.

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