antidiscrimination

American  

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

adjective

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

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noun

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

Example Sentences

Late last month, the federal General Services Administration proposed a new certification for organizations receiving federal grants—promising their practices don’t violate federal antidiscrimination laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 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

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

Supreme Court decided that students with disabilities will no longer face a higher legal standard when seeking justice for discrimination in schools—one that does not exist in other settings covered by U.S. antidiscrimination law.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2025