Society
inequality
noun
Definition
Difference in status, opportunities, or outcomes between individuals or groups.
In a sentence
“Income inequality has widened significantly in many countries over the past three decades.”
Synonyms
disparitygapimbalanceinequity
Common collocations
- income inequality
- social inequality
- address inequality
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urbanisation
noun
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demographics
noun
Statistical data relating to the composition of a population.
integration
noun
The process of combining or incorporating groups into a wider society or system.
welfare
noun
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; also government financial support.