"languagism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: language + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|language|ism}} language + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} languagism (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Linguicism; discrimination or chauvinism based on features of language such as accent, syntax, or vocabulary. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Forms of discrimination

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