culturally-biased
|cul-tur-al-ly-bi-ased|
B2
/ˈkʌltʃərəli ˈbaɪəst/
cultural prejudice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biased' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'biais,' where 'biais' meant 'slant or slope.'
Historical Evolution
'biais' transformed into the Middle English word 'bias,' and eventually became the modern English word 'biased.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'slant or inclination,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'prejudice or partiality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a preference or inclination that is influenced by one's own culture, often leading to unfair treatment or judgment of other cultures.
The test was criticized for being culturally-biased against minority students.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 15:02