discrimination

US /dɪˌskrɪməˈneʃən/

UK /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/

B1

noun

  • Ability to recognize the difference between things
  • Treating people unfairly due to race, age etc.

Examples

Levels of discrimination against recent immigrants are high.

Some firms practise discrimination in favour of older people.