ageism
nounUK /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/
US /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/
Ageism is when someone is treated unfairly just because of how old they are.
The company was accused of ageism after rejecting every applicant over fifty.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Unfair treatment of young people because they are considered too inexperienced.
Teenagers often face ageism when applying for their first jobs.
3. The belief that one age group is better than another.
Ageism can make older workers feel invisible in the workplace.
4. Insulting or dismissive language aimed at someone's age.
Calling someone 'over the hill' is a common form of ageism.