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⚖️discrimination

noun
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
B2 Upper Intermediate
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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
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prejudice, bias, unfairness, inequality
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prejudice, bias, unfairness, intolerance

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

More Example Sentences

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

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