discrimination
6 definitions
• 15 examples
1
treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.:
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the treatment of a person or particular group of people differently, in a way that is worse than the way people are usually treated:
Examples:
Some immigrants were victims of discrimination.
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the practice of treating particular people, companies, or products differently from others, especially in an unfair way:
Examples:
He will work in partnership with a range of organizations to help eliminate discrimination against disabled people.
victims/targets of discrimination People sometimes have difficulty perceiving themselves as victims of discrimination.