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dis·crim·i·na·tion

discrimination

pronunciation:: dih skrI mih neI shn
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part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	the act of seeing or sensing differences between things. The dog's discrimination between the scent of its owner's clothing and that of the others was amazing to watch. similar words: distinction
definition 2:	the act of treating some people unfairly because of prejudice. The civil rights movement fought to bring an end to discrimination in this country. synonyms: prejudice antonyms: impartiality similar words: bias, racism
related words:	choice, injustice, prejudice
derivation:	discriminational (adj.)

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