Handism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    prejudice or bias based on whether a person is left-handed or right-handed rare, uncountable

    "Here again the right hand is salvation and the left hand damnation. Contemporary Islamic countries are an interesting example of how handism, as expressed in religious traditions, can also influence more secular activities."

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"Here again the right hand is salvation and the left hand damnation. Contemporary Islamic countries are an interesting example of how handism, as expressed in religious traditions, can also influence more secular activities."

Etymology

From hand + -ism.

Related phrases

left handedright handed

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