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Definition of ageist

ageist

/ˈeɪ.dʒɪst/
age · ist
Plural:ageists
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• adjective

1

Characterized by or showing prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age, especially against older people.

Example

"The company faced criticism for its ageist hiring practices that systematically excluded older applicants."

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• noun

1

A person who holds prejudiced attitudes or discriminates against others on the basis of their age.

Example

"He was labeled an ageist after making dismissive remarks about the capabilities of senior employees."

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• Nearby Words

age
aged
ageism
ageist
ageless
agelessly
agelessness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1969 by American gerontologist Robert N. Butler alongside 'ageism' on the model of 'racist' and 'sexist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ageist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ageist
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