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rankisms

rankisms is the plural of rankism.

Meaning of rankism

Noun

rankism (usually uncountable, plural rankisms)

  1. (usually) Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank.
    • The grading system is behind most forms of overt rankism in the schools. Many people blame the school entrance examinations, saying that rankism cannot be eliminated as long as the so-called examination hell remains.1975, Japan Interpreter, volumes 10–11, Tokyo: Nihon Shakai Shisō Kenkyūsho [Center for Japanese Social and Political Studies], →ISSN, →OCLC, page 80

Questions about rankisms

What is rankisms the plural of?
Rankisms is the plural of rankism.

Words near rankisms in the dictionary

  1. rankinite
  2. Rankins Springs
  3. Rankinston
  4. rankish
  5. rankism
  6. rankisms
  7. rankist
  8. rankists
  9. rankit
  10. rankits
  11. rankle

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