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Prejudice

Definition:

Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes held by individuals or groups towards another person or group, typically based on their perceived characteristics such as race, religion, gender, or ethnicity. It often involves negative feelings or discriminatory behavior.

Senses:

Noun:

1. An unfair and unjust opinion or judgment formed without considering the facts.
2. An irrational or unfounded dislike or hatred towards a particular individual or group.

Verb:

1. To form or hold a preconceived opinion about someone or something, often without proper knowledge or understanding.
2. To discriminate against or treat unfairly based on preconceived notions.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The judge's decision was influenced by his prejudice against people from a different culture.

2. She faced prejudice and discrimination throughout her career due to her gender.

Verb:

1. It is important not to prejudge people and prejudice them based on their appearance.

2. The company was accused of prejudicing job applicants based on their age.

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