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antidiscrimination

American

[an-tahy-di-skrim-uhn-ay-shuhn, an-tee-] / ˌæn taɪ dɪˌskrɪm ənˈeɪ ʃən, ˌæn ti- /

adjective

intended to prevent or counteract discrimination based on race, religion, sex, etc.

noun

actions and programs that reduce discrimination based on race, religion, sex, etc., often through law and other policies.

Example Sentences

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Both schools have said they comply with state and federal antidiscrimination laws.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Whitford told ProPublica in an email that the district has an excellent reputation and prides itself on having strong antidiscrimination policies.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Some states have antidiscrimination laws that prohibit landlords from rejecting tenants because of the source of their income — for example, tenants who use government assistance to pay for their housing.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Under the agreement with Northwestern, the federal government will close its investigations related to the university’s compliance with antidiscrimination laws and restore the frozen funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

A new California law creates an Office for Civil Rights to monitor and help schools comply with state antidiscrimination laws.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

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