ALL meanings of ageism
age·ism
A a - 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
- noun ageism discrimination based on age 1
- noun ageism The treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age. 0