audism

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Etymology[edit]

From audio +‎ -ism, by analogy with racism and sexism. Coined by American academic Tom Humphries in 1975.

Noun[edit]

audism (uncountable)

  1. (sociology) Discrimination or prejudice against deaf people.

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  • Not to be confused with autism.

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