Ageist
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Ageist ( adjective )
Discriminating against or showing prejudice against people because of their age.
Origin:
From the word "age" meaning a certain stage in life, and "-ist" meaning one who practices, or one who is characterized by.
Examples:
- The job ad was ageist, specifying that only applicants under 30 would be considered.
- The company's policies were ageist and favored younger employees.
- The ageist attitude towards older workers is a problem in many workplaces.
- Ageism is a form of discrimination that can have negative effects on older individuals.
- He was accused of being ageist for refusing to hire older workers.
(As a noun)
Ageist ( noun )
Discriminating against or showing prejudice against people because of their age.
Origin:
From the word "age" meaning a certain stage in life, and "-ist" meaning one who practices, or one who is characterized by.
Examples:
- The job ad was ageist, specifying that only applicants under 30 would be considered.
- The company's policies were ageist and favored younger employees.
- The ageist attitude towards older workers is a problem in many workplaces.
- Ageism is a form of discrimination that can have negative effects on older individuals.
- He was accused of being ageist for refusing to hire older workers.