ageism
Use Ageism in a sentence
dʒɪz noun
1.
discrimination against persons of a certain age group.
2.
a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment.
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ageism or agism (ˈeɪdʒɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination against the elderly | |
| agism or agism | |
| —n | |
| 'ageist or agism | |
| —adj | |
| 'agist or agism | |
| —adj | |
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Ageism
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Discusses aspects of age prejudice including: age restrictiveness, age distortion, and ageism.
Creative and positive ways to address stigma, ageism, and preconceived views of aging.
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