Word
discrimination
Phoneticsdis·crim·i·na·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/dɪsˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/
UK/dɪskɹˌɪmɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01unfair treatment
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. treating a person or group unfairly because of who they are, such as their race, gender, or religion.
n. the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
日本語:差別※
“The company was accused of discrimination because they refused to hire older workers.”
“The landmark legislation was designed to eliminate systemic discrimination in the housing market, ensuring equal access for all citizens regardless of their background.”
Synonyms
02noticing differences
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the ability to see or understand the difference between two or more things.
n. the cognitive process of distinguishing between different stimuli or recognizing fine details.
日本語:識別※
“A young child's discrimination between different colors develops quickly.”
“The experiment tested the subjects' auditory discrimination by asking them to identify subtle variations in pitch and tone.”
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03good taste
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the ability to judge what is high quality or has good style.
n. the quality of being discerning; acute judgment, especially in matters of aesthetics or social conduct.
日本語:眼※
“She showed great discrimination in choosing only the finest materials for her home.”
“The collector was renowned for his discrimination, rarely purchasing a piece that did not meet his exacting standards for historical authenticity.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “discrimination” in context.
Verb
01. combat discrimination
“The government has introduced new legislation to combat discrimination in the workplace.”
verb + noun
02. face discrimination
“Many minority groups still face discrimination when applying for housing.”
verb + noun
03. practice discrimination against people
“The company was accused of practicing discrimination against older employees during the layoffs.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
Adjective
04. blatant discrimination
“Refusing to interview a candidate based solely on their accent is a case of blatant discrimination.”
adj + noun
05. fine discrimination
“The job requires a fine discrimination between subtle shades of color.”
adj + noun
06. systemic discrimination
“Activists are calling for a complete overhaul of the legal system to address systemic discrimination.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. act of discrimination
“The tribunal ruled that the demotion was a clear act of discrimination.”
noun + of + noun
08. discrimination on the grounds of gender
“The law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, or religion.”
noun + prep + noun
Preposition
09. without discrimination
“The aid was distributed to all refugees without discrimination.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“It bans discrimination based on race, color and national origin in programs that receive federal funding.” “Political debate routinely treats the “white working class” as a uniquely left-behind constituency, even though black and other minority-ethnic working-class people face the same pressures, often compounded by racial discrimination.” “Such imbalances, which remain pronounced in many areas of public life, including academia, are the consequence of prejudices and discrimination, as well as unequal access to resources and opportunities.” Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin discrīminātiō, discrīminātiōnem, the action noun to discrīminō, discrīmināre (“distinguish”). Equivalent to discriminate + -ion. In English use from the 17th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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