audism

American  

[aw-diz-uhm] / ˈɔ dɪz əm /

noun

1. bias or discrimination against people who cannot hear or have difficulty hearing, or prejudice or hostility toward them.

   When youth who are deaf or hard of hearing enter higher education settings or the workplace they may face issues of intimidation or audism.

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Etymology

Origin of audism

First recorded in 1975–80; aud(io)- ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )

Example Sentences

Meghan Frick, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Education, said it “stands opposed to audism and other forms of prejudice.”

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2021