Leveller

/ˈlevələr/
noun

Someone or something that makes everyone equal.

Education is considered a great leveller.
Visual representation of "leveller" - Someone or something that makes everyone equal.

Often appears as...

  • great leveller
  • social leveller
noun

A person who wishes to abolish all hierarchies in society.

The Levellers were a political movement during the English Civil War advocating popular sovereignty, extended suffrage, equality before the law and religious tolerance.
Visual representation of "leveller" - A person who wishes to abolish all hierarchies in society.

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Formal

noun

A tool or device used to make a surface even.

He used a leveller to ensure the surface was flat before laying the tiles.
Visual representation of "leveller" - A tool or device used to make a surface even.

Often appears as...

  • using a leveller
  • bubble leveller

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Technical

noun

Someone or something that makes everyone equal.

Education is considered a great leveller.
Visual representation of "leveller" - Someone or something that makes everyone equal.

Often appears as...

  • great leveller
  • social leveller
noun

A person who wishes to abolish all hierarchies in society.

The Levellers were a political movement during the English Civil War advocating popular sovereignty, extended suffrage, equality before the law and religious tolerance.
Visual representation of "leveller" - A person who wishes to abolish all hierarchies in society.

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A tool or device used to make a surface even.

He used a leveller to ensure the surface was flat before laying the tiles.
Visual representation of "leveller" - A tool or device used to make a surface even.

Often appears as...

  • using a leveller
  • bubble leveller

Usage tips

Technical

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Figurative Use

Refers to something that reduces or eliminates differences among people or things, often metaphorically.

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Death is often seen as the great leveller.
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Positive Connotation

In modern contexts, 'leveller' implies fairness and equality, promoting a positive view.

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Many view the internet as a social leveller, giving voice to those who were voiceless.
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Not Always Literal

Don't confuse this with literal leveling. It usually means bringing parity in power, status, or opportunity.

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Accessible education is a leveller that can help bridge economic divides.
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Figurative Use

Refers to something that reduces or eliminates differences among people or things, often metaphorically.

Illustration for Figurative Use
Death is often seen as the great leveller.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

In modern contexts, 'leveller' implies fairness and equality, promoting a positive view.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Many view the internet as a social leveller, giving voice to those who were voiceless.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Don't confuse this with literal leveling. It usually means bringing parity in power, status, or opportunity.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
Accessible education is a leveller that can help bridge economic divides.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Figurative Use

Refers to something that reduces or eliminates differences among people or things, often metaphorically.

Illustration for Figurative Use
Death is often seen as the great leveller.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

In modern contexts, 'leveller' implies fairness and equality, promoting a positive view.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Many view the internet as a social leveller, giving voice to those who were voiceless.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Don't confuse this with literal leveling. It usually means bringing parity in power, status, or opportunity.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
Accessible education is a leveller that can help bridge economic divides.
Visual representation of the word "Leveller"

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Quote examples

Vera Lynn

British Musician

In wartime you never know what is going to happen, you never know whether you will still be around tomorrow, and that is a great leveller.
Portrait of Vera Lynn

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Frances O'Grady

British Activist

I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller.
Portrait of Frances O'Grady

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John Torode

Australian Chef

Cooking is a great leveller. You can be a sports star, an actor, an entrepreneur, anything, but cooking strips it all away.
Portrait of John Torode

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Rachael Stirling

English Actress

When you're on the verge of depression, a good leveller is to put one foot in front of the other and do some manual labour.
Portrait of Rachael Stirling

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Ethan Zuckerman

American Activist

The Internet has not become the great leveller that it was once thought it could be.
Portrait of Ethan Zuckerman

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Brenda Blethyn

English Actress

It's a real leveller, you know, to do theatre at least once every two years.
Portrait of Brenda Blethyn

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George Bernard Shaw

Irish Playwright

An index is a great leveller.
Portrait of George Bernard Shaw

Quote examples

Vera Lynn

British Musician

In wartime you never know what is going to happen, you never know whether you will still be around tomorrow, and that is a great leveller.
Portrait of Vera Lynn

Quote examples

Frances O'Grady

British Activist

I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller.
Portrait of Frances O'Grady

Quote examples

John Torode

Australian Chef

Cooking is a great leveller. You can be a sports star, an actor, an entrepreneur, anything, but cooking strips it all away.
Portrait of John Torode

Quote examples

Rachael Stirling

English Actress

When you're on the verge of depression, a good leveller is to put one foot in front of the other and do some manual labour.
Portrait of Rachael Stirling

Quote examples

Ethan Zuckerman

American Activist

The Internet has not become the great leveller that it was once thought it could be.
Portrait of Ethan Zuckerman

Quote examples

Brenda Blethyn

English Actress

It's a real leveller, you know, to do theatre at least once every two years.
Portrait of Brenda Blethyn

Quote examples

George Bernard Shaw

Irish Playwright

An index is a great leveller.
Portrait of George Bernard Shaw
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