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ableism

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a·ble·ism  (b-lzm)
n.
Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, especially physical disabilities.
able·ist adj. & n.
ableism [ˈeɪbəlˌɪzəm]
n
(Sociology) discrimination against disabled or handicapped people
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Noun1.ableism - discrimination in favor of the able-bodiedableism - discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
able-bodiedism, able-bodism, ablism
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
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