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ageism
[ ey-jiz-uhm ]
/ ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm /
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noun
discrimination against persons of a certain age group.
a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment.
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OTHER WORDS FROM ageism
age·ist, adjective, nounWords nearby ageism
agee, Agee, James, age group, age hardening, ageing, ageism, ageist, Agelaus, ageless, agelong, agemate
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ageism
agism
/ (ˈeɪdʒɪzəm) /
noun
discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination against the elderly
Derived forms of ageism
ageist or agist, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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