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    discriminatory
    /dɪˈskrɪmɪnət(ə)ri/

    adjective

    • 1. making or showing an unjust or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability: "discriminatory employment practices"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › discriminatoryDISCRIMINATORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Discriminatory means treating a person or group differently from and usually worse than other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc. See synonyms, antonyms, and examples of discriminatory in different contexts and domains.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DiscriminationDiscrimination - Wikipedia

    Discrimination is the process of making unfair or prejudicial distinctions between people based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they belong or are perceived to belong, [1] such as race, gender, age, religion, physical attractiveness or sexual orientation. [2] .

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discriminatoryDiscriminatory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Discriminatory means showing discrimination or being unfair, or applying or favoring discrimination in treatment. See synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and kids definitions of discriminatory.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › discriminatoryDISCRIMINATORY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Discriminatory means showing prejudice or bias based on factors such as age, race, religion, etc. See how to use this word in sentences and learn its origin and synonyms.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › discrimination-societyDiscrimination | Definition & Examples | Britannica

    Aug 24, 2024 · Discrimination is the differential treatment of persons or groups based on certain traits, such as race, sex, or disability. Learn about the forms, causes, and consequences of discrimination, as well as the terms used to label different kinds of discrimination.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discriminatoryDiscriminatory - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice. “ discriminatory attitudes and practices” synonyms: invidious. unfavorable, unfavourable. not encouraging or approving or pleasing.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiondiscrimination noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    Discrimination is the practice of treating somebody or a group less fairly than others, or the ability to judge what is good, true, etc. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and collocations with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.