heightism

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heightism

(ˈhaɪtɪzəm)

discrimination based on a person's height

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height•ism

(ˈhaɪ tɪz əm)
n.

discrimination or prejudice based on a person's stature, esp. discrimination against short people.

[1970–75]

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Zubiri said height discrimination unnecessarily limits quality choice and promotes social injustice.

Bill filed to scrap height requirement for cops, firemen

Perhaps instead of-or alongside-trying to make our children grow taller, we should be working to end height discrimination.

Height matters

I am writing in response to the letters about height discrimination in the dance world (Sept.).