positive discrimination
pos·i·tive dis·crim·i·na·tion
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poz-i-tiv dih-skrim-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv dɪˌskrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poz-i-tiv dih-skrim-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv dɪˌskrɪm əˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of positive discrimination words
- noun positive discrimination special opportunities 1
- uncountable noun positive discrimination Positive discrimination means making sure that people such as women, members of smaller racial groups, and people with disabilities get a fair share of the opportunities available. 0
- noun positive discrimination the provision of special opportunities in employment, training, etc for a disadvantaged group, such as women, ethnic minorities, etc 0
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positive discrimination popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for positive discrimination
noun positive discrimination
- affirmative action — Affirmative action is the policy of giving jobs and other opportunities to members of groups such as racial minorities or women who might not otherwise have them.
- nondiscrimination — an act or instance of discriminating, or of making a distinction.
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