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a⋅ble⋅ism

[ey-buh-liz-uhm]
–noun
discrimination against disabled people.

Origin:
1985–1990


a⋅ble⋅ist, noun
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a·ble·ism   (ā'bə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, especially physical disabilities.
a'ble·ist adj. & n.
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