sexism

noun
UK: /ˈseksɪzəm/
US: /ˈseksɪzəm/

  1. Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

    1. His sexism made her angry.
    2. The company faced accusations of sexism after failing to promote qualified women to leadership positions.

  2. Actions and attitudes based on the belief that one sex is superior to another.

    1. Sexism hurts everyone, not just women.
    2. The insidious sexism in the workplace prevented many talented individuals from reaching their full potential.

Synonyms

misogyny

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sexism" in English means: Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex., Actions and attitudes based on the belief that one sex is superior to another..

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

Synonyms for "sexism": misogyny.

Example usage of "sexism": "His sexism made her angry.". More examples on the page.