Injustice: meaning, definitions and examples
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injustice
[ ɪnˈʤʌstɪs ]
social
Lack of fairness or justice; the violation of the rights of others; unfair treatment.
Synonyms
discrimination, inequity, unfairness
Examples of usage
- The protest was against the injustice of the legal system.
- Many people suffer from economic injustices in society.
legal
Violation of the rights of others; a wrongful act.
Synonyms
unjust act, violation, wrongdoing
Examples of usage
- The lawyer fought against the injustice done to her client.
- The verdict was a clear example of injustice.
historical
Oppression or exploitation of individuals or groups; a situation where rights are denied.
Synonyms
discrimination, exploitation, oppression
Examples of usage
- The history of this country is full of injustices towards indigenous people.
- The struggle for civil rights was a fight against injustice.
Translations
Translations of the word "injustice" in other languages:
🇵🇹 injustiça
🇮🇳 अन्याय
🇩🇪 Ungerechtigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakadilan
🇺🇦 несправедливість
🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwość
🇯🇵 不正
🇫🇷 injustice
🇪🇸 injusticia
🇹🇷 adaletsizlik
🇰🇷 불공정
🇸🇦 ظلم
🇨🇿 nespravedlnost
🇸🇰 nespravodlivosť
🇨🇳 不公正
🇸🇮 krivica
🇮🇸 ranglæti
🇰🇿 әділетсіздік
🇬🇪 უსამართლობა
🇦🇿 ədalətsizlik
🇲🇽 injusticia
Etymology
The word 'injustice' originated from the Latin word 'injustitia', which means 'not justice'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Throughout history, injustices have been a common theme in societies, leading to movements and protests for equality and fairness.
See also: injustly, just, justice, justify, justly, unjust, unjustifiable, unjustly.