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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions heightism noun  (informal) A prejudiced attitude about human height that often results in discrimination; based on the belief that short statured or unusually tall people are inferior and undesirable. 1976: Robert Marsh Kloss, Ron E. Roberts, Dean S. Dorn, Sociology with a Human Face: Sociology as If People Mattered :It is obvious that the dimensions of inequality could be extended to include a great many differences such as where people who are taller are superior to people who are shorter, and so forth. 2001: James C. Peterson, Genetic Turning Points: The Ethics of Human Genetic Intervention :There might be reinforcement of already harmful social evils such as and racism. 2005: Betty M. Adelson, The Lives of Dwarfs: Their Journey from Public Curiosity Toward Social Liberation :Given this background, how can dwarfs, beset by beautyism, , and a succession of slights, move toward positive body images and self-esteem? Etymology: From height + -ism        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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