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单词 ageism
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ageism

(eɪdʒɪzəm)
uncountable noun
Ageism is unacceptable behaviour that occurs as a result of the belief that older people are of less value than younger people.
[disapproval]

ageism in British English

or agism (ˈeɪdʒɪzəm)
noun
discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination elderly people
Derived forms
ageist (ˈageist) or agist (ˈagist)
adjective

ageism in American English

(ˈeɪdʒˌɪzəm)
noun
discrimination against people on the basis of age; specif., discrimination against, and prejudicial stereotyping of, older people
: also sp. ˈagˌism
Derived forms
ageist (ˈageist)
adjective, noun
Word origin
age + racism

Examples of 'ageism' in a sentence
ageism

Then came the ageism row.
The Sun (2016)
She was also slightly nervous about her new job because of the ageism row.
The Sun (2009)
Meanwhile, ministers warn that workplace ageism is rife.
The Sun (2014)
His case, claiming ageism, failed.
The Sun (2014)
When new laws to combat ageism came into force two years ago, employers predicted a wave of litigation and a bundle of new red tape.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It serves as a sharp reminder to modern day Britain, where ageism is rife.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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