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Definition of sexism

sexism

/ˈsɛk.sɪz.əm/
sex · ism
Adjective:sexist
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• noun

1

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender, typically directed against women.

Example

"The organization implemented new hiring guidelines to eliminate workplace sexism and promote equal opportunity."

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• Rhymes for sexism

• Nearby Words

sexed
sexily
sexiness
sexism
sexist
sexless
sexology

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century (popularized in the late 1960s during the second-wave feminist movement) by combining 'sex' with the suffix '-ism', modeled directly on the word 'racism'.

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