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classism
noun class·ism \ˈkla-ˌsi-zəm\
: unfair treatment of people because of their social or economic class
Full Definition of CLASSISM
: prejudice or discrimination based on class
— class·ist \ˈkla-sist\ adjective
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First Known Use of CLASSISM
1842
Rhymes with CLASSISM
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