Ageism

noun

/ˈeɪdʒ.ɪz.əm̩/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounThe treating of a person or people, especially youth or seniors, differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age.

Synonyms

agism age discrimination adultism gerontophobia juvenoia childism ableism gerontophilia gerascophobia sexism gender bias

Rhymes With

agism engages him enrages him

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