noun
ableism
Ableism (noun) means Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities.
noun
1
Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities.
2
An instance of ableism.
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Etymology
From able + -ism, modelled on racism, sexism, etc.
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What is the meaning of ableism?
"ableism" (noun) means discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities.
What are the different meanings of ableism?
"ableism" has 2 main meanings: 1. Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities; 2. An instance of ableism.