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Discrimination

noun
/dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Unfair treatment of people based on race, gender, age, or other differences.

Example Sentences

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

The law prohibits discrimination in the workplace.

Example Expressions

racial discrimination

Synonyms

prejudice, bias, unfairness, intolerance, inequality
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prejudice, bias, unfairness, intolerance
Entry 2
prejudice, bias, unfairness, inequality

Antonyms

equality, fairness, tolerance, impartiality, justice
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equality, fairness, tolerance, impartiality
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equality, fairness, justice

Collocations

racial discrimination, gender discrimination, prevent discrimination, fight discrimination, workplace discrimination
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racial discrimination, gender discrimination, prevent discrimination
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racial discrimination, gender discrimination, fight discrimination, workplace discrimination

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