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ageism

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age⋅ism

  [ey-jiz-uhm]
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–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.
Origin:
1965–70; age + -ism, on the model of sexism, racism, etc.

Related forms:
ageist, adjective, noun
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Younger IS Better
and we can prove it. man versus child.
manversuschild.com
Workplace Discrimination?
Let Us Fight For You! Call For Your Free Consultation.
www.CaliforniaLaborLawAttorney.com
age·ism also ag·ism   (ā'jĭz'əm)   
n.  Discrimination based on age, especially prejudice against the elderly.
age'ist adj. & n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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