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prej·u·dice
 prejudice
- pronunciation:
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dihs
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or understanding all the facts.
She has a prejudice against people who like to hunt.- similar words:
- opinion
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| definition 2: |
hatred or bad treatment of a person or group without cause or reason, usually based on appearance or religion.
There are laws that protect people from acts of prejudice.- similar words:
- discrimination
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| derivation: |
prejudiced (adj.) |
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