gleichberechtigt
Translation
having equal rights, equal
Examples
Alle Bürger sind vor dem Gesetz gleichberechtigt.
All citizens have equal rights before the law.
Sie fordert eine gleichberechtigte Behandlung.
She is demanding equal treatment.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is equal sb. has equal rights Women and men are equal.
an equal ((noun)) an equal (noun) She is an equal partner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gleichgestellt, ebenbürtig; Antonyms: benachteiligt (disadvantaged), untergeordnet (subordinate)
Etymology
Composed of 'gleich' (same, equal) + 'berechtigt' (entitled, authorized). 'Berechtigt' comes from 'das Recht' (the right, law).
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'gleich' (like) + 'Recht' (right). It literally means 'like-righted' or having the same rights.