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discrimination in Dutch

discrimination in Dutch is discriminatie, onderscheid — discrimination means unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.

discrimination in Dutch

discriminatie
noun
(uncountable, countable) Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. [from early 17th c.]
onderscheid
noun
(uncountable, countable) Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. [from early 17th c.]
discriminatie
noun
(uncountable, countable, sometimes, with, "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry. [from early 19th c.]

What does "discrimination" mean?

  1. noun Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.
    "The company was sued for racial discrimination in hiring."
  2. noun The ability to notice fine differences between things.
    "Her discrimination in matters of taste made her an excellent art critic."
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discrimination in a sentence

  • The company was sued for racial discrimination in hiring.
  • Laws now protect workers from age discrimination.
  • Her discrimination in matters of taste made her an excellent art critic.

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What is "discrimination" in Dutch?

"discrimination" in Dutch is discriminatie, onderscheid. discrimination means: Unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.

How do you use "discrimination" in a sentence?

Example: "The company was sued for racial discrimination in hiring." In Dutch, "discrimination" is discriminatie, onderscheid.

Are there other ways to say "discrimination" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "discrimination": discriminatie, onderscheid.

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