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age·ism
also ag·ism (ā′jĭz′əm)n.
Discrimination based on age, especially prejudice against the elderly.
age′ist adj. & n.
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ageism
(ˈeɪdʒɪzəm) oragism
n
(Sociology) discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination against the elderly
ˈageist, ˈagist adj
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age•ism
(ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm)n.
discrimination or prejudice against older persons.
[1965–70]
age′ist, adj., n.
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ageism, agism
discrimination on the basis of age, especially against older people.
See also: Age, Discrimination-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice |
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