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that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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discrimination, favoritism, favouritism
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
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8 Subcategories
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ableism, ablism, able-bodiedism, able-bodism go
discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
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ageism, agism go
discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people
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cronyism go
favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
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fattism, fatism go
discrimination against people who are overweight
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heterosexism go
discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
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nepotism go
favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
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racism, racialism, racial discrimination go
discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
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sexism go
discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex