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BNC: 27983 COCA: 31830

ageism

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ageism /ˈeɪˌʤɪzəm/ noun
ageism
/ˈeɪˌʤɪzəm/
noun
Learner's definition of AGEISM
[noncount]
: unfair treatment of old people对老年人的歧视

— ageist

/ˈeɪʤɪst/ adjective
BNC: 27983 COCA: 31830

ageism

noun

age·​ism ˈā-(ˌ)ji-zəm How to pronounce ageism (audio)
variants or less commonly agism
: prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly
ageist adjective
or less commonly agist

Example Sentences

He accused his former employer of ageism when he lost his job to a younger man.
Recent Examples on the Web Canadians of all ages were appalled that ageism and sexism could have led to the ouster of a beloved anchor. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Will the poisonous combination of ageism and age discrimination deny experienced workers job opportunities as the economy rebounds from the pandemic downturn? Next Avenue, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 While wearing eyeglasses is generally understood to be part of a standard variation of human experience and appearance, and is sometimes even considered trendy, pervasive ableism and ageism often stigmatize hearing aid users. Sara Novic, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 This bias lies behind the ageism in tech and many other parts of the economy. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2022 There is still much work to be done regarding ageism on Top 40 radio, but this cheat code is one way that older pop stars can stabilize their footing in an industry that’s moving faster than ever before. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2022 This micro-aggression glorifies youth and perpetuates ageism. Kiran Herbert, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2022 Gendered Ageism: the overlap of two challenges: ageism and sexism, and how to start building awareness around the needs and specificities of older women. Avivah Wittenberg-cox, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 This is striking in an industry that has historically been unrepentant, even boastful, about its ageism. Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

age entry 1 + -ism (as in racism)

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ageism was in 1969
BNC: 27983 COCA: 31830

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