fattism
/ (ˈfætɪzəm) /
noun
discrimination on the basis of weight, esp prejudice against those considered to be overweight
Origin of fattism
1C20: from fat + -ism, on the model of racism
Derived forms of fattism
- fattist, noun, adjective
Words Nearby fattism
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