Discrimination Definition & Meaning

discrimination
noun
  1. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
  2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

"Discrimination" in song lyrics

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  • "is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination"
    Bishop Lamont f/ Mike Ant — So Cold
  • "And no racism, without discrimination"
    Chris Ward — Who Told U
  • "All means all, with no discrimination"
    DC Talk — Walls

Usage tips for "discrimination"

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