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sexism

/ˈsɛksɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sexism mean?

noun

Prejudice or discrimination based on sex, especially against women. A prejudice or attitude that is based on stereotypical assumptions about the roles and abilities of women and men.

Example

"The company's sexism in hiring practices was exposed in a recent investigation."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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