ageist

🇺🇸 /ˈeɪdʒɪst/ 🇬🇧 /ˈeɪdʒɪst/
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noun
R

A person who discriminates against others based on their age.

It's important to avoid being an ageist and treat everyone with respect.

adjective
R

Characterized by discrimination against people based on their age.

The company is committed to fighting ageist hiring practices.

translation

n. A person who discriminates against others based on their age.
adj. Characterized by discrimination against people based on their age.

Word Forms

Plural ageists