⚖️discrimination

noun
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The law prohibits discrimination in the workplace.

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

Example Expressions

racial discrimination

Synonyms

prejudice, bias, unfairness, inequality, intolerance
Entry 1
prejudice, bias, unfairness, inequality
Entry 2
prejudice, bias, unfairness, intolerance

Antonyms

equality, fairness, justice, tolerance, impartiality
Entry 1
equality, fairness, justice
Entry 2
equality, fairness, tolerance, impartiality

Collocations

racial discrimination, gender discrimination, fight discrimination, workplace discrimination, prevent discrimination
Entry 1
racial discrimination, gender discrimination, fight discrimination, workplace discrimination
Entry 2
racial discrimination, gender discrimination, prevent discrimination

More Example Sentences

Unregulated use of AI could further increase discrimination in the workplace.

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