noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
Describes a relationship, status, or treatment where parties are on the same level, without hierarchy. Often used in formal, business, or legal contexts.
Both parties negotiated on equal footing.
A workplace where the president and employees can talk as equals is rare.
He speaks to his boss as an equal.
The two companies built a relationship of equals.
The two countries negotiated on equal footing.
She treats her subordinates as equals.