prejudice (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
Definition
An unreasonable feeling of dislike or hostility towards a group of people, or an individual, based on their membership of that group, especially their race, religion, or sex.
Examples
The report highlighted the deep-seated prejudice that still exists in some parts of society.
She spoke out against the prejudice she had faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Many people are working to combat racial prejudice through education and awareness campaigns.
How to Use prejudice
- prejudice against (prepositional phrase)
- A preconceived negative opinion or judgment towards a person or group. — "There is a lot of prejudice against immigrants in some communities."
- prejudice someone against (verb phrase)
- To cause someone to dislike or form a negative opinion of someone or something. — "The teacher's unfair comments prejudiced the students against the new student."
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