"gingerism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚɪzm̩/ Audio: EN-AU ck1 gingerism.ogg
Etymology: From ginger + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ginger|ism}} ginger + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gingerism (uncountable)
  1. (British, Australia, New Zealand) Prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair. Tags: Australia, British, New-Zealand, uncountable Categories (topical): Forms of discrimination, Hair Synonyms: gingerphobia Related terms: gingerist
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