reverse discrimination
noun [U] (UK also positive discrimination)Definition
› the act of giving advantage to those groups in society that are often treated unfairly, usually because of their race, sex, or sexualityHuman rights
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Synonyms and related words:
- affirmative action noun
- ageism noun
- agism noun
- Amnesty International noun
- anti-racist adjective
- anti-racist noun
- discrimination noun (DIFFERENT TREATMENT)
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