1. people or things that are equal to each other in rank, status, or importance
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The two CEOs considered themselves coequals in the business partnership.
• In a democracy, all citizens should be treated as coequals under the law.
• The committee members functioned as coequals, with no single person having more authority.
• The twin brothers were coequals in their parents’ affections.
• The treaty established the two nations as coequals in the alliance.
• As coequals on the team, both players shared leadership responsibilities.