audism

[ aw-diz-uhm ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of audism¹

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