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Updated June 2026
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on grounds of characteristics such as race, age, or gender. It also means recognition of differences between things.
“The company has strict policies against discrimination in the workplace.”
/dɪskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
dis·crim·i·na·tion
Features 'ATION' ending with multiple common letters; contains 'DISCRIMIN' prefix
Worth 22 points; good for board placement
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