classism

[ klas-iz-uh m ]

/ ˈklæs ɪz əm /

noun

a biased or discriminatory attitude based on distinctions made between social or economic classes.

the viewing of society as being composed of distinct classes.

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Origin of classism

First recorded in 1835–45; class + -ism

Words nearby classism

classified ad, classified advertising, classifier, classify, classis, classism, classless, classmate, classon, classroom, classroom assistant

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Example sentences from the Web for classism

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Be aware of racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ableism, and other issues of privilege and oppression.
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Not a bad run for a subtle commentary on South Korean classism.
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British Dictionary definitions for classism

classism

/ (ˈklɑːsɪzəm) /

noun

the belief that people from certain social or economic classes are superior to others

Derived forms of classism

classist, adjective

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