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

ageism

noun
 
/ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/
 
/ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/
(North American English also agism)
[uncountable]
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  1. unfair treatment of people because they are considered too old
    • ageism in job advertisements
    • This form of ageism deprives older people of social status and role.
See ageism in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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