discriminazione

Definitions of discriminazione
  1. noun
    unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
    synonyms: penalizzazione
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    types:
    nepotismo
    favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
  2. noun
    the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
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    distinzione
    a discrimination between things as different and distinct
    discrezione, riserbatezza, riserbo, riservatezza, ritegno, sensibilità, tatto
    refined taste; tact
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