sexual harassment — unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛkʃuəl həˈræsmənt/
Example Sentences
- The HR department organized mandatory sexual harassment training that was so boring, even the coffee fell asleep.
- Universities must take immediate action when students report sexual harassment incidents.
- The new employee handbook dedicates an entire chapter to preventing sexual harassment - it's thicker than some novels!
sexual harassment
NOUN[/ˈsɛkʃuəl həˈræsmənt/]
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sexual harassment is a modern legal compound term combining 'sexual' from Latin 'sexualis' (relating to sex or gender) and 'harassment' from French 'harasser' (to harass or trouble). The term emerged in English legal and workplace contexts in the late 20th century to describe unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.
Breakdown
sexual (from Latin sexualis, meaning 'of or relating to sex') + harassment (from French harasser, meaning 'to trouble or pester'). The compound term denotes unwanted sexual conduct that causes distress or offense.
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📝Examples
“The HR department organized mandatory sexual harassment training that was so boring, even the coffee fell asleep.”
“Universities must take immediate action when students report sexual harassment incidents.”
“The new employee handbook dedicates an entire chapter to preventing sexual harassment - it's thicker than some novels!”
“Legal consequences for sexual harassment can include termination, lawsuits, and criminal charges.”
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