Singlism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Singlism is a noun meaning Discrimination against and negative perception of single people and singlehood.
Meaning
Discrimination against and negative perception of single people and singlehood.
Example Sentences
Singlism seems to seep into way too many of the nooks and crannies of a person's life and leave its stain. A job applicant shows up for an interview and is asked how he will feel at company social events when he is the only one without a spouse.
Word Forms
- singleism
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include singlist, stigma, heterosexualism, heterosexism, uglyism, binegativity.
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