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reverse discrimination

The correct spelling is reverse discrimination.

How to pronounce reverse discrimination

noun

Say it like: Rev-ers-e d-isc-rim-ina-sho-n

The correct spelling is reverse discrimination. (public policy) The policy or practice of discriminating against members of a designated group which has in the past unfairly received preferential treatment in social, legal, e…

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noun

  1. 1.(public policy) The policy or practice of discriminating against members of a designated group which has in the past unfairly received preferential treatment in social, legal, educational, or employment situations, with the intention of benefiting one or more other groups (such as racial, disabled, or gender groups) that have previously been discriminated against.

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