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tokenism Synonyms

Another word for tokenism

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The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to do a particular thing, especially by recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of sexual or racial equality within a workforce or organization.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that appointing a single minority representative to the board was mere lip service rather than a genuine commitment to diversity."

Strong
lip service
window dressing
gesturism
Weak
pretense

Opposites of tokenism

The opposite of tokenism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inclusivity
integration
equality
equity
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tokenism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tokenism
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