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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

audism

/ɔːˈdɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does audism mean?

noun

Audism is a term used to describe the prejudice, bias, or discrimination against deaf or hard of hearing people. It can also refer to the assumption that hearing is superior to deafness.

Example

"The audist attitudes in the hearing community made it difficult for her to find employment as a sign language interpreter."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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