ageism

age·ism

noun \ˈā-(ˌ)ji-zəm\

Definition of AGEISM

: prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly

— age·ist also ag·ist \-jist\ adjective

Variants of AGEISM

age·ism also ag·ism \ˈā-(ˌ)ji-zəm\

Examples of AGEISM

1. He accused his former employer of ageism when he lost his job to a younger man.

First Known Use of AGEISM

1969

Rhymes with AGEISM

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