"lookism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈlʊkɪz(ə)m/, /ˈlʊkɪzm̩/
Etymology: look + -ism Etymology templates: {{affix|en|look|-ism}} look + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lookism (uncountable)
  1. Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's physical appearance. Wikipedia link: lookism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Forms of discrimination Synonyms: bodyism, looksism Derived forms: lookist

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