How Do You Spell LEVELLER?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛvələ] (IPA)

The word "leveller" is spelled with double "l" and double "e" as it follows the phonetic pattern of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈlɛvələr/. The first syllable is stressed and pronounced with an open E sound /ɛ/, the second syllable is unstressed and pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/. The double "l" and "e" create the /vəl/ sound followed by /ər/ to complete the word.

LEVELLER Meaning and Definition

1. A leveller is a noun that refers to a person or a group that advocates for equal rights, fairness, or social equality. The term is primarily used in a political or social context.

   In the political realm, a leveller typically strives for a more egalitarian society, promoting the elimination of social hierarchy and class distinctions. Levellers often seek to balance the distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges, aiming to achieve a more just and equitable society. They challenge the prevailing systems and structures that perpetuate inequality, oppression, and injustice.

   Historically, the term "leveller" gained significance during the English Civil War in the 17th century. The Levellers were a political movement comprised of radical individuals advocating for democratic reforms and equal rights. They called for the decentralization of power, the protection of individual liberties, and the extension of suffrage beyond the traditional elite. The Levellers played a pivotal role in shaping modern democratic ideals and paved the way for concepts such as universal suffrage and the protection of civil liberties.

   Today, the term "leveller" is sometimes used in a broader sense to describe individuals or organizations that fight for social justice, gender equality, racial equality, or LGBTQ+ rights. Levellers challenge societal norms, prejudices, and systemic disadvantages, striving to create a more inclusive and fair society.

2. One who aims at reducing all persons and things to a common level.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LEVELLER

• sevelle
• levell
• levele
• liveler
• levelled
• levells
• levellers
• develoer

Etymology of LEVELLER

The word "leveller" derives from the verb "level", which in turn comes from Old English "leofian" meaning "to lift up, raise, or make even". The -er suffix is added to create a noun denoting someone or something that carries out the action of the verb. In the case of "leveller", it refers to someone who seeks to make things equal, fair, or balanced. The term "leveller" gained popularity during the English Civil War (1642–1651) to describe a political movement advocating for social equality and the equal distribution of power among the populace.

Similar spelling words for LEVELLER

• livelier,
• lefler,
• leveler,
• Leveled,
• leffler,
• lovelier,
• level.

Plural form of LEVELLER is LEVELLERS

Conjugate verb Leveller

CONDITIONAL

I would level

we would level

you would level

he/she/it would level

they would level

FUTURE

I will level

we will level

you will level

he/she/it will level

they will level

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have levelled, will have leveled

we will have levelled, will have leveled

you will have levelled, will have leveled

he/she/it will have levelled, will have leveled

they will have levelled, will have leveled

PAST

I levelled, leveled

we levelled, leveled

you levelled, leveled

he/she/it levelled, leveled

they levelled, leveled

PAST PERFECT

I had levelled, had leveled

we had levelled, had leveled

you had levelled, had leveled

he/she/it had levelled, had leveled

they had levelled, had leveled

PRESENT

I level

we level

you level

he/she/it levels

they level

PRESENT PERFECT

I have leveled, have levelled

we have leveled, have levelled

you have leveled, have levelled

he/she/it has leveled, has levelled

they have leveled, have levelled

I am leveling, am levelling

we are levelling, are leveling

you are levelling, are leveling

he/she/it is leveling, is levelling

they are levelling, are leveling

I was levelling, was leveling

we were leveling, were levelling

you were leveling, were levelling

he/she/it was levelling, was leveling

they were leveling, were levelling

I will be leveling, will be levelling

we will be leveling, will be levelling

you will be leveling, will be levelling

he/she/it will be leveling, will be levelling

they will be leveling, will be levelling

I have been leveling, have been levelling

we have been leveling, have been levelling

you have been levelling, have been leveling

he/she/it has been leveling, has been levelling

they have been levelling, have been leveling

I had been levelling, had been leveling

we had been levelling, had been leveling

you had been levelling, had been leveling

he/she/it had been levelling, had been leveling

they had been levelling, had been leveling

I will have been leveling, will have been levelling

we will have been leveling, will have been levelling

you will have been leveling, will have been levelling

he/she/it will have been leveling, will have been levelling

they will have been leveling, will have been levelling

I would have levelled, would have leveled

we would have levelled, would have leveled

you would have levelled, would have leveled

he/she/it would have levelled, would have leveled

they would have levelled, would have leveled

I would be levelling, would be leveling

we would be levelling, would be leveling

you would be levelling, would be leveling

he/she/it would be levelling, would be leveling

they would be levelling, would be leveling

I would have been levelling, would have been leveling

we would have been levelling, would have been leveling

you would have been levelling, would have been leveling

he/she/it would have been levelling, would have been leveling

they would have been levelling, would have been leveling