Lookist
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who forms prejudices based on a person's physical appearance.
"I don't blame racists, sexists, lookists, or any other “ists” for what they personify and perpetuate. They are mere hostages of their egos."
Adjective
- 1 Forming prejudices based on a person's physical appearance.
"Weldon was sent to profile Jordan and worried her subject was a simple reminder of Britain’s “shoddy, lookist, celebrity culture.”"
Example
More examples"Weldon was sent to profile Jordan and worried her subject was a simple reminder of Britain’s “shoddy, lookist, celebrity culture.”"
Etymology
From look + -ist.
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