Meaning & Definition of Discrimination in English
English⟶
Discrimination
/dɪskrɪməneʃən/
noun
1. Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
synonym:
- discrimination,
- favoritism,
- favouritism
2. The cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
synonym:
- discrimination,
- secernment
Examples of using
They've realized they should stop discrimination against gays.
He's opposed to racial discrimination.
That's not what I mean. Sex discrimination, female discrimination, whatever, men and women are just different.