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Definition of sexist

sexist

/ˈsɛk.sɪst/
sex · ist
Plural:sexists
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• adjective

1

Characterized by, showing, or relating to prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination based on sex or gender, especially against women.

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"The company updated its workplace policies to eliminate sexist hiring practices and ensure equal pay."

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• noun

1

A person with sexist attitudes or behavior who discriminates against others on the basis of sex or gender.

Example

"Critics argued that the character was written as an unrepentant sexist to highlight the social attitudes of the era."

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• Rhymes for sexist

• Nearby Words

sexily
sexiness
sexism
sexist
sexless
sexology
sexpert

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century by analogy with 'racist,' combining 'sex' (from Latin 'sexus') with the suffix '-ist.' The term gained widespread currency during the second-wave feminist movement of the late 1960s.

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