ageism
/ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪzm̩/
EꞮD͡Ʒ · ɪzm̩ (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The treating of a person or people, especially older people, differently from others based on assumptions, prejudices or/and stereotypes relating to their age.
Etymology
From age + -ism. Coined by American academic Robert N. Butler in 1969.
Example Sentences
- "But a half-hour into this third Democratic debate, many Democrats had to be wondering: Can he [Joe Biden] go three hours? It’s our own collective ageism."
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