expression, ichidan verb
treat as equal; discuss in the same terms; put on the same level
Used when comparing or treating two things as if they are on the same level, often with a negative connotation that they should not be equated. Common in critical or analytical contexts.
彼の作品を巨匠の作品と同列に論じるのは失礼だ。
It is disrespectful to discuss his work in the same terms as the master's.
趣味と仕事を同列に論じてはいけない。
You shouldn't treat hobbies and work as equal.