ageism

ageism
ageist, adj., n.
/ay"jiz euhm/, n.
1. discrimination against persons of a certain age group.
2. a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment.
[1965-70; AGE + -ISM, on the model of SEXISM, RACISM, etc.]

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