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classism

[klas-iz-uhm]

noun

  1. a biased or discriminatory attitude based on distinctions made between social or economic classes. classis.

  2. the viewing of society as being composed of distinct classes. classis.



classism

/ ˈɑːɪə /

noun

  1. the belief that people from certain social or economic classes are superior to others

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ˈ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of classism1

First recorded in 1835–45; class + -ism
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Example Sentences

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This is where the GOP's traditional classism and racism meld with Kennedy's unsubtle eugenicist impulses.

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The dregs of the British Empire could barely restrain their racism and classism, and Meghan was easily cast as a convenient villain.

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An independent report into the sport published last year found that racism, sexism, classism and elitism were "widespread" in the English and Welsh game.

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One of his accusers said the comments showed he "clearly hasn't learnt his lesson", while another said he wrongly "seems to be saying he's the victim of classism".

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The causes of this collective forgetting are rooted in historical politics of classism and sexism, Mathews' research suggests.

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