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classism

US/ˈklæsɪzəm/

classism noun: discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class, especially against those of lower social class.

Noun

classism (usually uncountable, plural classisms)

  1. (usually) Discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class, especially against those of lower social class.

classism meaning in Tamil, Tagalog and Arabic

classism in Tamil

வகுப்புவாதம்

classism in Tagalog

discrimination based on social class
klasismo

classism in Arabic

discrimination based on social class
طَبَقِيَّة ṭabaqiyya, تَمَايُز طَبَقِيّ tamāyuz ṭabaqiyy

Forms of classism

pluralclassisms

Origin of classism

From class + -ism.

Words formed from classism

Questions about classism

What does classism mean?
Classism means discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class, especially against those of lower social class.
What is classism in Tamil?
Classism in Tamil is வகுப்புவாதம். See Classism meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is classism?
Classism is a noun.
How do you pronounce classism?
Classism is pronounced /ˈklæsɪzəm/ (US).
What is the plural of classism?
The plural of classism is classisms.

Words near classism in the dictionary

  1. classiness
  2. classing
  3. classing up
  4. classings
  5. classis
  6. classism
  7. classisms
  8. classist
  9. classists
  10. classitis
  11. classless

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