אפליה

Hebrew

Root
פ־ל־ה (p-l-h)
2 terms

Alternative forms

Noun

אַפְלָיָה • (aflayá) f (singular construct אפלית־) [pattern: אַקְטָלָה]

  1. discrimination (distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage)
    אפליית שחורים בארה״ב
    aflayát-sh'khorím b'arháv
    discrimination against Black people in the U.S.
    אפליה מינית ― aflayá minít ― gender discrimination

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