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.