agist

/ˈeɪˈʤɪɪst/
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Other forms: agists

Definitions of agist
  1. noun
    a person prejudiced against people based on how old they are, especially the elderly
    synonyms: ageist
  2. adjective
    characterized by or showing prejudice against people based on how old they are, especially the elderly
    synonyms: ageist
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