Linguicism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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glottophobialanguagismlanguagismlinguisticlinguistic discrimination

Etymology

Blend of linguistic + racism.

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