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double standards

double standards is the plural of double standard.

Meaning of double standard

Noun

double standard (plural double standards)

  1. The situation where two groups or individuals are the same in pertinent ways, but one is condemned for it while the other is excused.
    • For example, when discussing relationships, she admitted that she believed in a "reverse double standard".1976, “Missouri Breaker”, in Playboy
  2. A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.

Questions about double standards

What is double standards the plural of?
Double standards is the plural of double standard.

Words near double standards in the dictionary

  1. Double Spring
  2. Double Springs
  3. double standard
  4. double standardist
  5. double standardists
  6. double standards
  7. double star
  8. double star system
  9. double star systems
  10. double stars
  11. double steal

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