noun
- discrimination or prejudice based on a person's age, especially against older people
Usage: also spelled 'ageism'; commonly used in social and employment contexts
Examples
- The company faced accusations of agism after laying off all employees over 55.
- Agism in the workplace prevents many qualified older workers from finding jobs.
- She experienced agism when she was rejected for the position because of her age.
- Combating agism requires changing attitudes and updating hiring practices.
- The documentary exposed widespread agism in the entertainment industry.