audism

noun

aud·​ism ˈȯ-ˌdi-zəm How to pronounce audism (audio)
: discrimination or prejudice against individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
audist noun

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Even in the warmth of that environment, she was not spared the cruelties of audism, a prejudiced view of deaf people that is expressed in ways subtle and overt. Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2021 Throughout her early schooling, Dr. Kannapell felt the sting of what is now known as audism — rejection of people who are deaf. New York Times, 21 Aug. 2021

Word History

Etymology

aud- (as in audition entry 1, auditory entry 2) + -ism (after racism)

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audism was in 1977

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“Audism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audism. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

audism

noun
aud·​ism ˈȯ-ˌdi-zəm How to pronounce audism (audio)
: discrimination or prejudice against individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
audist noun
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