ageism
noun
age·ism
ˈā-(ˌ)ji-zəm 
variants
or less commonly agism
: prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly
Examples of ageism in a Sentence
He accused his former employer of ageism when he lost his job to a younger man.
Recent Examples on the Web
Unfortunately, ageism can be difficult to prove and police, putting up roadblocks for affected staffers to advocate for themselves.
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Byemma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Like any other ism, ageism is complex and layered, with stereotyping taking several forms.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
That anyone is straining this much when a fix exists is a testament to how powerful ageism and the pressure to project youth can be.
—Charley Locke, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2024
Yet women in their 20s and 30s report much higher instances of ageism than older women and their young, male colleagues.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
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Byemma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Like any other ism, ageism is complex and layered, with stereotyping taking several forms.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
That anyone is straining this much when a fix exists is a testament to how powerful ageism and the pressure to project youth can be.
—Charley Locke, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2024
Yet women in their 20s and 30s report much higher instances of ageism than older women and their young, male colleagues.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ageism
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“Ageism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ageism. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
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ageism
noun
age·ism
ˈā-(ˌ)jiz-əm
: prejudice or discrimination against people of a particular age and especially against the elderly
ageist
adjective
-jist
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