Discrimination - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word discrimination
Brit.  |dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word discrimination

noun

- unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice (syn: favoritism, favouritism)
- the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

Extra examples

The law prohibits discrimination in hiring.

He sued the company for age discrimination.

Racial discrimination still exists, only now it's subtler than it once was.

Blatant racial and gender discrimination is just about over.

Snakes' colour discrimination is poor, the researchers say.

AIDS victims often experience social ostracism and discrimination.

I abhor discrimination of any kind.

The law strictly forbids racial or sexual discrimination.

Discrimination on grounds of race or gender is forbidden.

I incline to the opinion that this principle extends to cases of religious discrimination.

They came across many instances of discrimination.

We should raise the issue of discrimination with the council.

The government has promised to legislate against discrimination.

A committee will investigate allegations of racial discrimination.

We must not minimize the problem of racial discrimination.

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