ableism

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[edit] Etymology

From able +‎ -ism, patterned on racism, sexism, and heterosexism in meaning.

[edit] Noun

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Singular
ableism

Plural
uncountable

ableism (uncountable)

  1. Discrimination against people with a disability in favor of able-bodied people.
  2. The belief that people with a disability are inferior to others.

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