ageism
noun
age·ism
ˈā-(ˌ)ji-zəm 
variants
or less commonly agism
: prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly
Examples of ageism in a Sentence
He accused his former employer of ageism when he lost his job to a younger man.
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At a time when ageism in Hollywood remains pervasive, Moore’s win would send a powerful message about the relevance and resilience of actresses over 60.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
According to the new McKinsey/Lean In Women in the Workplace report, early-career women—meaning those who are 30 and younger—experience ageism in the workplace at higher levels than their more mature counterparts.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
According to the model — who just recently partnered with Estée Lauder as a brand ambassador to advocate against ageism — her life experiences better prepared her to experience this new love to the fullest.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
One of the last barriers to ageism in Illinois — driver’s license tests for senior citizens — may be coming down.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
According to the new McKinsey/Lean In Women in the Workplace report, early-career women—meaning those who are 30 and younger—experience ageism in the workplace at higher levels than their more mature counterparts.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
According to the model — who just recently partnered with Estée Lauder as a brand ambassador to advocate against ageism — her life experiences better prepared her to experience this new love to the fullest.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
One of the last barriers to ageism in Illinois — driver’s license tests for senior citizens — may be coming down.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Ageism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ageism. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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ageism
noun
age·ism
ˈā-(ˌ)jiz-əm
: prejudice or discrimination against people of a particular age and especially against the elderly
ageist
adjective
-jist
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