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What is another word for Discrimination? – 105 Discrimination Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    prejudice bias unfairness inequality bigotry racism sexism ageism homophobia xenophobia intolerance marginalization exclusion segregation differentiation distinction partiality favoritism one-sidedness inequality oppression persecution mistreatment abuse exploitation injustice inequity unevenness disparity imbalance

    Meaning of Discrimination

    The primary meaning of the word "discrimination" refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

    Definitions

    • The practice of treating someone unfairly or differently because of their race, sex, age, religion, etc.
    • * The ability to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things, or the process of recognizing and understanding these differences

    Etymology of Discrimination

    The word "discrimination" originates from the Latin "discriminare," which means to distinguish or separate, derived from "dis-" (apart) and "criminare" (to separate), and has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe the act of distinguishing or making a distinction, with its modern connotation of unjust treatment emerging in the 20th century

    Example Uses

    • The company faced accusations of discrimination against job applicants with disabilities.
    • * The new policy aims to reduce discrimination and promote equality in the workplace.
    • * She experienced discrimination because of her age and found it difficult to get hired.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    equality fairness justice impartiality neutrality objectivity tolerance acceptance inclusion integration uniformity sameness likeness equality equity evenhandedness openness receptivity broadmindedness

    Related Nouns

    equality fairness justice prejudice bias stereotype racism sexism ageism disability rights oppression persecution marginalization exclusion segregation integration diversity inclusivity

    Related Verbs

    discriminate differentiate distinguish separate segregate exclude marginalize oppress persecute mistreat exploit abuse tolerate accept include integrate equalize

    Related Adjectives

    unfair unjust prejudiced biased racist sexist ageist discriminatory exclusionary marginalizing oppressive persecutory exploitative abusive tolerant accepting inclusive equal fair just