1. discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities
Usage: uncountable; often used in social justice and disability rights contexts

Examples

• Ableism in the workplace can prevent qualified employees with disabilities from advancing in their careers.
• The school's lack of accessible facilities is an example of ableism.
• Ableism assumes that people without disabilities are superior or more valuable.
• Advocates work to combat ableism by promoting inclusion and accessibility.
• Ableism can be both intentional and unintentional, stemming from stereotypes and misconceptions.
• Many buildings were designed without considering ableism, making them inaccessible to people with mobility challenges.