discrimination — the practice of treating someone unfairly because of their race, sex, religion, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of treating someone unfairly because of their race, sex, religion, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 인종, 성별, 종교 등을 이유로 누군가를 불공정하게 대우하는 행위; 차별
Korean pronunciation: 디**스크**리미**네이**션
Example Sentences
- The restaurant was accused of age discrimination after refusing to hire anyone over 40.
- His wine discrimination is so poor that he thinks box wine is vintage.
- The new law aims to eliminate workplace discrimination based on appearance.
discrimination
NOUN//dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən//
the practice of treating someone unfairly because of their race, sex, religion, etc.
They had the same qualifications — but only one faced discrimination for reasons that had nothing to do with the job.
DIS the CRIME — IN hate, discrimination consumes everything.
Discrimination to eliminate — until one group tries to dominate.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 discriminatus에서 유래하여, 원래는 '구별하다, 분리하다'라는 의미였으나 현대에는 주로 '불공정한 차별'의 의미로 사용됩니다.
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📝Examples
“The restaurant was accused of age discrimination after refusing to hire anyone over 40.”
“His wine discrimination is so poor that he thinks box wine is vintage.”
“The new law aims to eliminate workplace discrimination based on appearance.”
“She showed remarkable discrimination in choosing her friends - all billionaires!”
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