leveler

noun

ˈle-və-lər How to pronounce leveler (audio)
variants or leveller
Definition of levelernext
as in democrat
one who advocates or practices social equality a nation of levelers, Norway has a tax structure designed to reduce the gap between the richest and the poorest

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Recent Examples of leveler Officially called a pond leveler, the tube rests in the water on each side of the dam at Oakland University's Galloway Creek. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Its aluminum construction is designed to withstand the elements, while adjustable levelers help keep it steady on uneven surfaces. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Many proponents believe that access to affordable models will act as a leveler, allowing smaller enterprises to innovate, test, and gain insights in ways previously that were previously much more challenging. — Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 22 June 2026 But in the same breath, creativity can be a great leveler, Chu emphasized. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leveler
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democrat
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  • Despite the massive suppression of leftwing parties, the social democrats lost only one seat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Hers is the type of tony background many democrats have been running away from lately.
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of democrat

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“Leveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveler. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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