English Explanatory Dictionary

ageism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The treating of a person or people, especially older people, differently from others based on assumptions, prejudices or/and stereotypes relating to their age.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪzm̩/ /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪz.əm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ageism.wav

Word forms

ageism ageisms agism

Etymology

From age + -ism. Coined by American academic Robert N. Butler in 1969.

Related words

age ageist
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