What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
agism
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The company was accused of agism when they fired all their older employees. [agism: noun]
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It's unfair to assume that all older people are technologically challenged. That's just agism. [agism: noun]
ageism
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The job posting specified that applicants must be under 30, which is a clear case of ageism. [ageism: noun]
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It's not fair to assume that all young people are irresponsible and immature. That's just ageism. [ageism: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ageism is more commonly used than agism in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between agism and ageism?
Both agism and ageism are formal terms used in academic or professional contexts to discuss issues related to age discrimination.
