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prejudice

/prɪˈdʒuːdɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does prejudice mean?

noun

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, or a feeling of dislike or hostility towards a particular group of people.

Example

"The judge's prejudice against the defendant led to an unfair trial."

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