Noun
discrimination on the basis of a person's age
Source: WordNetBoth faculty and staff had similar perceptions on inadequate institutional reporting mechanisms for grievances, hyper-masculine culture, historical issues with administration/upper management, ageism and fear of religious backlash. Source: Internet
Many older adults in a new survey report experiencing some kind of ageism, though it hasn't dimmed their view of getting older. Source: Internet
Between pay inequality, ageism, limited opportunities, and a laundry list of other problems, being a woman in Hollywood Casting Call The Project, now we know the never ending shit-storm of abuse starts before these actors even set foot on set. Source: Internet
Back in November, a 25-year-old New Zealand lawmaker was accused of ageism after she responded “OK, Boomer” to an older colleague who allegedly heckled her during a debate on climate change. Source: Internet
To diss me for my generation is ageism. Source: Internet
It is said that ageism is the most tolerated social prejudice. Source: Internet