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Definition of ableism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ableism

noun
 
/ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/
 
/ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/
[uncountable]
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  1. unfair treatment of or negative attitudes towards disabled people
    • A person with a disability may have to deal with ableism.
    Topics Social issuesc2
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