Looking for the meaning of the word AGEIST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AGEIST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Ageist
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈeɪdʒɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
characterized by or showing prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age
Short Definition:characterized by prejudice on grounds of age
Examples:- a lot of ageist jokes about not being able to use technology
- there is nothing ageist about this
Variant Forms:
- agist
Word: Ageist
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈeɪdʒɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person with ageist views
Short Definition:person with ageist views
Examples:- critics who contend that her age is an issue have been dismissed as ageists who are out of touch with the times
Variant Forms:
- agist
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