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Discrimination based on years
Answer for the clue "Discrimination based on years ", 6 letters:
ageism
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Word definitions for ageism in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"discrimination against people based on age," coined 1969 by U.S. gerontologist Dr. Robert N. Butler, from age + -ism , on pattern of racism, sexism . Related: Ageist .
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
agism \agism\ n. discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people. [Also spelled ageism .]
Usage examples of ageism.
Partly as an example of his opposition to ageism he hired an old woman, Mrs.
She is calling racism, sexism, class ism ageism, homophobia, and colonialism by the name of body hatred, and She is linking the politics of control back to the abuse of Flerself.
No matter what atrocity you commit, you can stake a claim for sympathy, moan about being a victim of racism, reverse racism, sexism, ageism, classism, prejudice against fat people, ugly people, dumb people, smart people.