Sexist: meaning, definitions and examples
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sexist
[ ˈsɛksɪst ]
gender discrimination
Showing discrimination or prejudice based on someone's gender, typically towards women. It can manifest in various forms, such as unequal treatment, stereotyping, or objectification.
Synonyms
chauvinistic, discriminatory, misogynistic
Examples of usage
- Her boss made several sexist remarks during the meeting, undermining her authority.
- The company has been criticized for its sexist hiring practices, favoring male candidates over equally qualified female applicants.
gender inequality
A person who holds discriminatory attitudes or beliefs based on gender, often resulting in unfair treatment or marginalization of individuals of a certain gender.
Synonyms
genderist, male chauvinist, sexist pig
Examples of usage
- She confronted her colleague for being a sexist and refusing to consider her ideas because she was a woman.
- Many activists are working to raise awareness and combat sexism in our society.
Translations
Translations of the word "sexist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sexista
🇮🇳 लिंगवादी
🇩🇪 sexistisch
🇮🇩 seksis
🇺🇦 сексистський
🇵🇱 seksistowski
🇯🇵 性差別主義者 (せいさべつしゅぎしゃ)
🇫🇷 sexiste
🇪🇸 sexista
🇹🇷 cinsiyetçi
🇰🇷 성차별주의자
🇸🇦 تمييز جنسي
🇨🇿 sexistický
🇸🇰 sexistický
🇨🇳 性别歧视者
🇸🇮 seksističen
🇮🇸 kynjamisréttur
🇰🇿 сексист
🇬🇪 სექსისტი
🇦🇿 seksist
🇲🇽 sexista
Word origin
The term 'sexist' originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the word 'sexism'. It gained prominence during the feminist movements of the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting the systematic discrimination against women in various aspects of society. The concept of sexism continues to be a significant issue in the fight for gender equality and women's rights.