agism
|a-gism|
C1
/ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/
age-based discrimination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agism' originates from the English word 'age' combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice or ideology.
Historical Evolution
'Age' combined with '-ism' to form 'agism', reflecting the practice of discrimination based on age.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'discrimination based on age', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
discrimination against individuals based on their age, particularly against older people.
The company was accused of agism when it laid off older employees.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 17:22