sexism
noun
sex·ism
ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm 
1
: prejudice or discrimination based on sex
especially
: discrimination against women
2
: behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex
Examples of sexism in a Sentence
the problem of sexism in language
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Founded in 1997, the touring music event, which was created in order to combat industry sexism, ran until 1999 before it was revived briefly in 2010.
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
An earnest desire for self improvement can veer into content about hate or sexism.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
This reflects broader sexism in our culture that stigmatizes feminine emotion, including intimacy between mothers and sons.
—Sam Sussman
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
And the same is true for sexism.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
An earnest desire for self improvement can veer into content about hate or sexism.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
This reflects broader sexism in our culture that stigmatizes feminine emotion, including intimacy between mothers and sons.
—Sam Sussman
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
And the same is true for sexism.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexism
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“Sexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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sexism
noun
sex·ism
ˈsek-ˌsiz-əm
: distinction and especially unjust distinction based on sex and made against one person or group in favor of another
especially
: distinctions made against women
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