Meaning Of The Word Ageism

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ageism
uncountable noun: Ageism is unacceptable behaviour that occurs as a result of the belief that older people are of less value than younger people.

ageism in American English
discrimination against people on the basis of age; specif., discrimination against, and prejudicial stereotyping of, older people
noun: discrimination against persons of a certain age group

ageism in British English
noun: discrimination against people on the grounds of age; specifically, discrimination elderly people

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