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ageism

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age·ism also ag·ism  (jzm)
n.
Discrimination based on age, especially prejudice against the elderly.
ageist adj. & n.
ageism, agism [ˈeɪdʒɪzəm]
n
(Sociology) discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination against the elderly
ageist , agist adj
ageism, agism
discrimination on the basis of age, especially against older people.
See also: Age, Discrimination
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ageism - discrimination against middle-aged and elderly peopleageism - discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people
agism
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Translations
ageism [ˈeɪdʒɪzəm] N → discriminación f por razón de edad
ageism [ˈeɪdʒɪzəm] n → âgisme m
ageism
n → Altersdiskriminierung f, → Seniorenfeindlichkeit f
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