discrimination · noun U /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
discrimination
C1 when someone is treated unfairly because of their sex, race, religion, etc.
Dictionary examples:
racial/age/gender discrimination
discrimination against older workers
Learner example:
I firmly believe that gender discrimination should be avoided and children should attend a mixed s[c]hools. (International English Language Testing System; C1; French)
