B2nounsocietylaw
US/dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
treating a person or group unfairly because of their race, sex, age, religion or similar reasons
In context
Many older workers say they face discrimination when they apply for new jobs.
The company was fined for discrimination against women who had recently had babies.
New laws make discrimination on the grounds of disability illegal in the workplace.
Words that go with discrimination
verb + noun
- face discriminationMigrant workers often face discrimination when they look for housing.
- tackle discriminationSchools are being asked to do more to tackle discrimination.
adjective + noun
- racial discriminationThe report found clear evidence of racial discrimination in hiring.
noun + preposition
- discrimination againstThe campaign aims to end discrimination against people with HIV.
noun + noun
- age discriminationShe took her employer to court for age discrimination.
- sex discriminationSex discrimination in pay is still common in many industries.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They discriminate women in this company.Correct: They discriminate against women in this company.