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What Does Discriminate Mean?

Adjective

  • Being different in a special way.

Verb

  • To tell the difference between things.
  • To treat someone unfairly because of who they are.
  • To notice how things are different.

Discriminate — Full Explanation

Discriminate means to treat someone differently because of who they are, like their skin color or if they are a boy or a girl. It's not nice to do that.

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Discriminate Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
भेदभाव (Bhedbhaav)

Bhedbhaav

अंतर (Antar)

Antar

भेदभाव (Bhedbhaav)

Bhedbhaav

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Frequently Asked Questions About Discriminate

What does 'discriminate' mean?
To discriminate means to treat someone differently or unfairly because of their race, gender, or other characteristics.
How do you pronounce 'discriminate'?
You pronounce 'discriminate' like this: dis-KRIM-in-ate.
What is the origin of the word 'discriminate'?
The word 'discriminate' comes from the Latin word 'discriminare', which means to distinguish or separate.
What is the meaning of 'discriminate' in Bengali?
The word 'discriminate' in Bengali is 'বৈষম্য' (Boiṣomya).