English Explanatory Dictionary

reverse discrimination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The discrimination against members of a historically dominant or majority group, often in favor of minorities or disadvantaged groups, typically arising from affirmative action or equity policies aimed at remedying a past injustice.

Word forms

reverse discrimination

Synonyms

counterdiscrimination positive discrimination

Related words

action reverse bigotry reverse racism
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