Society
discrimination
noun
Definition
The unjust treatment of different groups, especially on grounds of race, sex, or age.
In a sentence
“Anti-discrimination laws have improved workplace conditions for many minority groups.”
Synonyms
prejudicebiasunfair treatment
Common collocations
- racial discrimination
- workplace discrimination
- combat discrimination
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