ableism

a·ble·ism

A0017750 (ā′bə-lĭz′əm)n. Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, especially physical disabilities.

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a′ble·ist adj. & n.

ableism

(ˈeɪbəlˌɪzəm) n (Sociology) discrimination against disabled or handicapped people

a•ble•ism

(ˈeɪ bəˌlɪz əm)
n. discrimination against disabled people. [1980–85] a′ble•ist, n.

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ableism - discrimination in favor of the able-bodiedable-bodiedism, able-bodism, ablismdiscrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice