audism Meaning & Definition
/ˈɔːdɪzəm/
What Does Audism Mean?
As a noun, audism means Discrimination against deaf people in favor of hearing people.
Audism Definition (Noun)
- Discrimination against deaf people in favor of hearing people.
Synonyms of Audism
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Audism synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
audism (uncountable)
Origin of Audism
From audio + -ism, modelled after racism and sexism. Coined by American academic Tom Humphries in 1975.