audism
noun
aud·ism ˈȯ-ˌdi-zəm 
: discrimination or prejudice against individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
audist
ˈȯ-dist
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Even in the warmth of that environment, she was not spared the cruelties of audism, a prejudiced view of deaf people that is expressed in ways subtle and overt. 
Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2021 Throughout her early schooling, Dr. Kannapell felt the sting of what is now known as audism — rejection of people who are deaf. New York Times, 21 Aug. 2021
Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2021 Throughout her early schooling, Dr. Kannapell felt the sting of what is now known as audism — rejection of people who are deaf. New York Times, 21 Aug. 2021 Word History
Etymology
aud- (as in audition entry 1, auditory entry 2) + -ism (after racism)
First Known Use
1977, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
audism
noun
aud·ism ˈȯ-ˌdi-zəm
: discrimination or prejudice against individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
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