English Explanatory Dictionary

lookism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's physical appearance.

Pronunciation

/ˈlʊkɪz(ə)m/

Word forms

lookism looksism

Etymology

From look + -ism.

Synonyms

bodyism lookism looksism

Derived words

lookist
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