Prejudice: meaning, definitions and examples

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prejudice

 

[ ˈprɛdʒədɪs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

social behavior

Prejudice is an unjustified or incorrect attitude, usually negative, towards an individual based solely on the individual's membership of a social group.

Synonyms

bias, bigotry, discrimination, intolerance

Examples of usage

  • His prejudice against people from different cultures was evident in his behavior.
  • She experienced prejudice when she was denied a job opportunity because of her gender.
  • The prejudice against immigrants is still prevalent in many societies.
  • Prejudice can lead to discrimination and unfair treatment of certain groups.
  • Overcoming prejudice requires education and open-mindedness.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Prejudice is to pre-judge someone before knowing the facts, usually in a negative way.

Synonyms

bias, influence, preconceive, prejudge

Examples of usage

  • She prejudiced the jury by making false accusations against the defendant.
  • His reputation was prejudiced by the false rumors spread about him.
  • Prejudicing someone based on stereotypes is harmful and unfair.
  • Prejudicing the outcome of the competition is against the rules.
  • It's important not to let personal biases prejudice your judgment.

Translations

Translations of the word "prejudice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preconceito

🇮🇳 पूर्वाग्रह

🇩🇪 Vorurteil

🇮🇩 prasangka

🇺🇦 упередження

🇵🇱 uprzedzenie

🇯🇵 偏見 (へんけん)

🇫🇷 préjugé

🇪🇸 prejuicio

🇹🇷 önyargı

🇰🇷 편견 (pyeongyeon)

🇸🇦 تحيز

🇨🇿 předsudek

🇸🇰 predsudok

🇨🇳 偏见 (piānjiàn)

🇸🇮 predsodek

🇮🇸 fordómar

🇰🇿 алалау

🇬🇪 წინასწარი აზრი

🇦🇿 qərəz

🇲🇽 prejuicio

Word origin

The word 'prejudice' has its origins in Latin, where 'prae-' means 'before' and 'judicium' means 'judgment'. The concept of prejudice has been present throughout history, often leading to discrimination and inequality. Addressing and combating prejudice is essential for creating a more inclusive and equitable society.