sexist

Etymology

sex + -ist

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛksɪst/

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Adjective

Positive sexist

Comparative more sexist

Superlative most sexist

1. Sexist language, behavior, etc. show a belief that men and women should be treated differently.

Noun

Singular sexist

Plural sexists

1. (countable) A sexist is a person who believes that men and women should be treated differently.

   George is a sexist because he believes men are naturally smarter than women.

Related words

• sex
• sexism
• racist