ageist - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

definitions

characterized by or showing prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age

examples

a lot of ageist jokes about not being able to use technology

there is nothing ageist about this

(noun)

definitions

a person with ageist views

examples

critics who contend that her age is an issue have been dismissed as ageists who are out of touch with the times