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discrimination in Tagalog

diskriminasyon

/dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/US/dɪˌskɹɪm.əˈneɪʃən/

discrimination in Tagalog: diskriminasyon. In English, discrimination means discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

Tagalog words for discrimination

the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things
diskriminasyon
distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage
diskriminasyon

English meaning of discrimination

  1. noun Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
  2. noun Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
  3. noun The quality of being discriminating; acute discernment, especially in matters of good taste.
  4. noun That which discriminates; a distinguishing mark, a characteristic.

Full definition of discrimination

discrimination in a sentence

  • sexual or racial discrimination
  • reverse discrimination
  • Near-synonym: tastefulness

Synonyms of discrimination

discrimination in other languages

Questions about discrimination in Tagalog

What is the meaning of discrimination in Tagalog?
Discrimination in Tagalog is diskriminasyon.
Ano ang discrimination sa Tagalog?
Discrimination: diskriminasyon.
What does discrimination mean in English?
Discrimination means discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

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