ageism

age·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ey-jiz-uh m]
- /ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm/
- /ˈeɪ.dʒɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-jiz-uh m]
- /ˈeɪ dʒɪz əm/

Definitions of ageism word

uncountable noun ageism Ageism is unacceptable behaviour that occurs as a result of the belief that older people are of less value than younger people. 3
noun ageism discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination against the elderly 3
noun ageism discrimination against people on the basis of age; specif., discrimination against, and prejudicial stereotyping of, older people 3
noun ageism discrimination against persons of a certain age group. 1
noun ageism a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment. 1
noun ageism Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age. 1

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Origin of ageism

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; age + -ism, on the model of sexism, racism, etc.

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Parts of speech for Ageism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ageism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for ageism

noun ageism

generation gap — a lack of communication between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents, brought about by differences of tastes, values, outlook, etc.

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