Discrimination Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Discrimination [dih-skrim-uh-ney-shuhn]

NOUN

Prejudiced treatment.
The ability to make fine and minute distinctions.
Treatment of a person or a group based on race, sex, or category to which person belongs.
The act of making a difference.

Example

"There are several cases of racial discrimination in America every year."

"She had to suffer gender-based discrimination at the workplace."

Synonyms

Bigotry, Favouritism, Hatred, Inequity, Injustice, Intolerance, Prejudice, Unfairness, Demarcation, Discreteness

Antonyms

Equity, Fairness, Impartiality, Justice, Blurring, Confusion, Tolerance, Indifference