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sexist

adj. · n.
US //ˈsɛksɪst// UK //sˈɛksɪst// sex·ist
  1. 1 discriminatory (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    treating someone unfairly or thinking they are less capable because of their sex.

    characterised by or showing prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

    Example

    The manager was criticised for making sexist comments about his female employees.

    Example

    The company faced a lawsuit after several employees reported a sexist culture that systematically blocked women from reaching executive positions.

    Usage

    Commonly modifies nouns like 'remark', 'attitude', 'joke', or 'policy'.

  2. 2 a prejudiced person (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a person who believes that one sex is better than the other or treats people unfairly based on sex.

    a person who discriminates on the grounds of sex or subscribes to sexist ideologies.

    Example

    He didn't realise he was being a sexist when he assumed she couldn't fix the car.

    Example

    The politician was labelled a sexist by the press after he dismissed his opponent's arguments as mere emotional outbursts.

    Usage

    Often used as a pejorative label in social and political discourse.

Origin

From sex + -ist, after sexism.

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