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sizeism

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

Discrimination based on a person's size (such as height, girth, or weight).

uncountable

Examples

“Sizeism is hard to avoid⟳ on dating apps such as Grindr and Tinder, where users commonly forbid⟳ men under 6ft from contacting them. Tinder even made a 2019 April Fool’s joke about launching a “height verification” update⟳ that would prevent⟳ guys from exaggerating their stature.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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