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ageism

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Ageism (noun) means Unfair treatment of someone, especially an older person, based on assumptions about their age.

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Unfair treatment of someone, especially an older person, based on assumptions about their age.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from age and -ism, coined by American academic Robert N. Butler in 1969.

Synonyms

agism

Rhymes for ageism

theism atheism pandeism henotheism

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What is the meaning of ageism?

"ageism" (noun) means unfair treatment of someone, especially an older person, based on assumptions about their age.

What is another word for ageism?

Other words for "ageism" include agism.

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