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| alike |
in the same way; similarly or equally. [1/2 definitions] |
| democratic |
relating to or demonstrating the belief that all people should be treated equally. [1/3 definitions] |
| ensemble |
An ensemble is a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. If people call the cast of a movie or other show an "ensemble," they mean that the whole group of main actors perform somewhat equally and they are all stars. There is not just one star, or even two stars. [1/2 definitions] |
| equally |
When people are treated equally, they are all treated in the same manner. Some people are not treated better than others. [2 definitions] |
| fair1 |
When something is done fair, it is done according to the rules or in a way that treats everyone equally. [1/8 definitions] |
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