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

ableism

noun

/ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/

/ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/

[uncountable]

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unfair treatment of or negative attitudes towards disabled people
- A person with a disability may have to deal with ableism.
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