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Uncommonaffirmative action
The correct spelling is affirmative action.
How to pronounce affirmative action
noun
Say it like: Aff-irm-ati-ve -acs-hon
The correct spelling is affirmative action. A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been discriminated against.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been discriminated against.
- 2.A specific policy with such a goal.
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