Ableism Definition
ābə-lĭzəm
noun
Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, especially physical disabilities.
American Heritage
Discrimination against persons with disabilities or in favour of those without. [Late 20the century.]
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- able-bodism
- able-bodiedism
- ablism
Origin of Ableism
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From able +"Ž -ism, patterned on racism, sexism, and heterosexism in meaning.
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