ablism

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A form of ableism — Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of ableism.

Synonyms & antonyms

noundiscrimination in favor of the able-bodied

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ableismable-bodiedismable-bodism
Broader
discriminationfavoritismfavouritism
Also see
able-bodiedismableism

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

ablism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ablism

MLA

“ablism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ablism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ablism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ablism.

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