audism
au·dism
Audismus
Discrimination against deaf people in favor of hearing peopleDiscrimination against deaf people in favor of hearing people.
UK/ˈɔːdɪzəm/US/ˈɔdɪzəm/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Discrimination against deaf people in favor of hearing people.
Audismus
Translations
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By meaning 1
discrimination against deaf people:
Origin
From audio + -ism, modelled after racism and sexism. Coined by American academic Tom HumphFrom audio + -ism, modelled after racism and sexism. Coined by American academic Tom Humphries in 1975.
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