Equalicide Pronunciation: /ˈiː.kwə.lɪˌsaɪd/ (EE-kwuh-lye-syd) Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Equalicide describes the belief that achieving real equality would cause a specific group to lose dominance or go extinct. The group fears that equal conditions will erase their unique status, culture, or power. If this group works to establish equality for all, it believes it risks its own survival. Instead, the group may block or undermine equality, openly or secretly, to protect its existence.
Synonyms/Key Phrases: Fear of extinction, opposition to equality, survival through inequality, cultural erasure
Example: Some groups oppose voting rights expansions, fearing equal political power could lead to their loss of influence and “equalicide.”