classism

noun
UK: /ˈklæsɪzəm/
US: /ˈklæsɪzəm/

  1. Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class.

    1. Classism is wrong and hurts many people in society.
    2. The company faced accusations of classism after announcing unpaid internship programs.

  2. Systemic oppression of subordinate groups by dominant class groups to advantage and strengthen the dominant classes’ position.

    1. Classism creates barriers for poor individuals.
    2. Addressing classism requires structural changes to promote economic equity.

Synonyms

prejudice discrimination bias inequality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "classism" in English means: Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class., Systemic oppression of subordinate groups by dominant class groups to advantage and strengthen the dominant classes’ position..

The phonetic transcription of "classism" is /ˈklæsɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈklæsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "classism": prejudice, discrimination, bias, inequality.

Example usage of "classism": "Classism is wrong and hurts many people in society.". More examples on the page.