English Explanatory Dictionary

rankism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹæŋkɪz(ə)m/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rankism.wav /ˈɹeɪ̯ŋkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈɹɛ̃ŋkɪz(ə)m/

Word forms

rankism rankisms

Etymology

From rank + -ism, probably by analogy with words like racism and sexism. It was coined by American physicist, author and social reformer Robert Works Fuller (1936–2025).

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