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Definition of fattism

fattism

/ˈfæt.ɪˌzəm/
fat · tism
Adjective:fattist
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• noun

1

Prejudice or discrimination directed against people who are overweight or obese.

Example

"Advocates for body positivity frequently speak out against institutional fattism in healthcare and employment."

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• Nearby Words

fattening
fattiness
fattish
fattism
fatty
fatwa
faucaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s from the adjective 'fat' and the suffix '-ism', modeled after terms such as 'sexism', 'racism', and 'ageism'.

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