Meaning & Definition of word "Discriminatory"

Discriminatory

/dɪsˈkrɪmɪnətɔri/

1. Showing bias or favoritism; unfairly treating a group or individual differently based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or other attributes.
- Example: The company implemented discriminatory hiring practices that favored older candidates over younger ones.
2. Involving the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things.
- Example: The law was criticized for its discriminatory provisions against minority groups.
3. Relating to or characterized by discrimination.
- Example: Her report highlighted the discriminatory policies in the education system that affected students of color.
4. Making or showing a distinction.
- Example: The researchers noted the discriminatory effects of the new policy on low-income families.

●From Latin discriminare, meaning 'to separate, distinguish'.

discriminatory practices:

actions that promote unfair treatment based on certain characteristics.

discriminatory laws:

legislation that treats individuals or groups unequally.

discriminatory policies:

guidelines that result in unequal treatment.

discrimination:

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

bias:

a tendency to favor one group over another, often leading to unfair treatment.

inequality:

the state of not being equal, especially in status or opportunity.

Meaning: discrim

● Example Sentence: They called out the discrim in the new policies.

Meaning: bigotry

● Example Sentence: The article highlighted the bigotry in social media trends.