Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word:
Only egalitarianism can lay the foundations of a strong nation.
a) Dictatorship
b) Domination
c) Imperialism
d) Elitism

Answer 1

Hint: The word egalitarianism describes the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. The opposite would mean that the concept of being equal is missing from it.

Complete answer:
First, let us look into the meanings of the options that we have and then try to find the correct solution for the above question –
Option ‘a’ – dictatorship means governed by a dictator or a single ruler.
Option ‘b’ – domination means to exercise one’s power of manipulation or influence over someone, something or a situation.
Option ‘c’ – imperialism means a policy of extending a country’s power and influence by colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Option‘d’ – elitism means the belief that a society or system should be led by an elite. Elites are people considered higher in positions compared to others.
So, let us look into the meaning of the word ‘egalitarianism’, it is a philosophy or doctrine that states that all people are equal, and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Now, by the above explanation we can see that the correct option would be – option ‘d’, i.e. elitism, because elitism means the exact opposite of egalitarianism.

Note:
Egalitarianism means to have the right to have equal rights; it cannot be defined by a ruler, power of a country, or influence over someone. The opposite would be someone or a position that does not provide equal rights or does not consider everyone equal.