Classism

//ˈklæsɪzəm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class, especially against those of lower social class. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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intolerance

Etymology

From class + -ism.

Related phrases

social class

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