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Discrimination

Dih-skrih-muh-NAY-shuhn

/dɪˌskrɪmʌˈneɪʃʌn/

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discrimination

Dictionary meaning

Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.

Synonyms: favoritism, favouritism

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