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discriminate

IPA pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/

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Russian meaning

различать, дискриминировать

English definition

To treat a person or group unfairly because of their race, gender, etc., or to notice a difference between things.

Example

It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their age.

Collocations

discriminate against
discriminate between
racially discriminate

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