discrimination

Meanings

• noun

  The act of distinguishing or differentiating between individuals or groups based on race, gender, religion, etc.

  - "Racial discrimination is a violation of human rights."
  - "Gender discrimination is still prevalent in many workplaces."

• noun

  The ability to recognize and distinguish between different things.

  - "My dog has excellent discrimination skills when it comes to identifying different scents."
  - "The wine taster has a keen sense of discrimination for different types of grapes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discrimination
admonition , station , nation , friction , action

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Variants

List of all variants of discrimination that leads to same result
discrimination , discriminational , discriminations , reverse discrimination , reverse discriminations , make a discrimination , positive discrimination , anti-discrimination , antidiscrimination

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Etymology

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From the Latin discriminare, 'to distinguish'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'discrimination' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prejudice: A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

2. Bias: An inclination or preference, especially one that prevents impartial judgement.

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Culture

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Discrimination has been a significant issue throughout history, with various forms such as racial, gender, religious, and socioeconomic discrimination impacting individuals and communities. Discrimination has been addressed in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, highlighting its negative consequences and the importance of equality and inclusivity.

How to Memorize "discrimination"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale, with discrimination representing the balance between fairness and unfairness. Try to remember that discrimination tips the scale in favor of unfairness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word discrimination with the image of a person holding a sign that reads 'Equal Rights for All'. Try to remember that discrimination goes against the principle of equal rights.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym DISCRIMINATION: Differences In Social Status Resulting In Misfortune And Negative Outcomes.

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