reverse discrimination US
rɪˈvɜːs dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən
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Definition of reverse discrimination - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

legalUSdiscrimination against a majority group to help minoritiesUS
  • The policy was criticized as reverse discrimination.
  • Some argue it leads to reverse discrimination.
  • Reverse discrimination lawsuits are increasing.
affirmative action positive discrimination
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reverse discrimination
favoring disadvantaged groups in opportunities or treatment

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  1. French:discrimination inversée, ...
  2. German:umgekehrte Diskriminierung, ...
  3. Italian:discriminazione inversa, ...
  4. Spanish:discriminación inversa, ...
  5. Portuguese:discriminação inversa, ...
  6. Chinese:反向歧视, ...
  7. Japanese:逆差別, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمْيِيز عَكْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַפְלָיָה הֲפוּכָה, ...
  10. Russian:обратная дискриминация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зворотна дискримінація, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतिलोम भेदभाव, ...
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