sexism
noun
sex·ism
ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm 
1
: prejudice or discrimination based on sex
especially
: discrimination against women
2
: behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex
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the problem of sexism in language
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While sexism is discrimination based on gender, misogyny refers specifically to hatred of women.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, King suggested that sexism is at play in some of the discourse surrounding the mission.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
The ordeal has highlighted what women in Nigeria say is the sexism faced by female politicians in their country, and the risks of speaking out in a nation where few women hold political power.
—Elian Peltier, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Sexism Is Increasingly Normalized Amongst Young Boys Not only has bullying resurged amongst the youth, but so has sexism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, King suggested that sexism is at play in some of the discourse surrounding the mission.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
The ordeal has highlighted what women in Nigeria say is the sexism faced by female politicians in their country, and the risks of speaking out in a nation where few women hold political power.
—Elian Peltier, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Sexism Is Increasingly Normalized Amongst Young Boys Not only has bullying resurged amongst the youth, but so has sexism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexism
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“Sexism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexism. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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sexism
noun
sex·ism
ˈsek-ˌsiz-əm
: distinction and especially unjust distinction based on sex and made against one person or group in favor of another
especially
: distinctions made against women
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