Ageist Word Meaning

Audio Pronunciation:

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

Audio Pronunciation:

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