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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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The department is also asking for the court to force reforms to UCLA’s antidiscrimination procedures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

As recently as last year, it remained one of the federal government’s largest enforcers of antidiscrimination laws, with nearly 600 civil rights workers.

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

Northwestern has committed to comply with federal antidiscrimination laws under the agreement and will launch a survey asking students whether they feel safe reporting instances of antisemitism on campus.

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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