Discriminate: meaning, definitions and examples

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discriminate

 

[ dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

injustice

To unfairly treat a person or group differently from other people or groups based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, or religion. Discrimination can take many forms, including but not limited to verbal abuse, exclusion, or unequal opportunities.

Synonyms

bias, bigotry, prejudice

Examples of usage

  • He was discriminated against because of his skin color.
  • She felt discriminated at work because of her gender.
  • They were discriminated in the housing market due to their religion.
Context #2 | Verb

ability

To recognize a distinction between two or more things or people. It can also mean to differentiate or make a clear distinction.

Synonyms

differentiate, discern, distinguish

Examples of usage

  • Children learn to discriminate between right and wrong.
  • It is important to discriminate between reliable and unreliable sources of information.

Translations

Translations of the word "discriminate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discriminar

🇮🇳 भेदभाव करना

🇩🇪 diskriminieren

🇮🇩 mendiskriminasi

🇺🇦 дискримінувати

🇵🇱 dyskryminować

🇯🇵 差別する

🇫🇷 discriminer

🇪🇸 discriminar

🇹🇷 ayrımcılık yapmak

🇰🇷 차별하다

🇸🇦 تمييز

🇨🇿 diskriminovat

🇸🇰 diskriminovať

🇨🇳 歧视

🇸🇮 diskriminirati

🇮🇸 mismuna

🇰🇿 кемсіту

🇬🇪 დისკრიმინაცია

🇦🇿 ayırmaq

🇲🇽 discriminar

Word origin

The word "discriminate" comes from the Latin word "discriminatus", which means to distinguish or separate. Originally, the word had a neutral connotation of recognizing differences. However, over time, it has gained negative implications due to its association with unfair treatment and prejudice.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,342 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.