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prejudice

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/pɾɨkõˈsɐjtu/pre·con·cei·to

Definition

1

A preconceived opinion or attitude, formed without adequate knowledge, usually negative and based on stereotypes, especially towards social groups.

Usage examples

The campaign aimed to reduce prejudice against immigrants.
He was a victim of prejudice due to his disability.

Common combinations

racial prejudicesocial prejudiceroot of prejudicechallenge prejudice