agebias
nounUK /ˈeɪdʒˌbaɪəs/
US /ˈeɪdʒˌbaɪəs/
Treating someone unfairly just because of how old they are.
The company was accused of agebias when it refused to hire older workers.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A preference for people of a certain age group.
The survey revealed an agebias toward younger customers.
3. An unfair rule or practice that favors one age group over another.
The club's agebias kept teenagers from joining.
4. A mistaken belief that people of a certain age all act the same way.
Her agebias made her assume all seniors dislike technology.