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discrimination

/dɪskrimɪˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does discrimination mean?

noun

The act of making a distinction or difference between people or things, often based on prejudice or bias. The unfair or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Example

"The company was accused of discrimination against employees with disabilities."

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