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agism

🇬🇧 UK/'eɪdʒɪzəm/🇺🇸 US/'eidʒizm/

Definitions

n.

Discrimination or prejudice against people based on their age, especially against older people; variant of ageism

年龄歧视(尤指对老年人的歧视)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
agdo, drive, lead
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=agism

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Age discrimination, or agism, remains a problem in hiring practices.

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