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Meaning of "heightism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HEIGHTISM

heightism  [ˈhaɪtɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HEIGHTISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Heightism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HEIGHTISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Height discrimination

Heightism is prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on height. In principle it refers to discriminatory treatment against individuals whose height is not within the normal acceptable range of height in a population. Height discrimination is most common among shorter than average men.

Definition of heightism in the English dictionary

The definition of heightism in the dictionary is discrimination based on a person's height.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HEIGHTISM


anti-Semitism
ˌæntɪˈsemɪtɪzəm
corporatism
ˈkɔːpərɪtɪzəm
Ebionitism
ˈiːbɪəˌnaɪtɪzəm
halophytism
ˈhæləʊˌfaɪtɪzəm
hermaphroditism
hɜːˈmæfrədɪtɪzəm
Ishmaelitism
ˈɪʃmeɪəˌlaɪtɪzəm
Jacobitism
ˈdʒækəˌbaɪtɪzəm
Mennonitism
ˈmenəˌnaɪtɪzəm
Monophysitism
mɒˈnɒfɪˌsɪtɪzəm
paleomagnetism
ˌpælɪəʊˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm
Pre-Raphaelitism
ˌpriːˈræfəˌlaɪtɪzəm
presbytism
ˈprezbɪtɪzəm
proselytism
ˈprɒsɪlɪtɪzəm
prostatism
ˈprɒsteɪtɪzəm
rightism
ˈraɪtɪzəm
saprophytism
ˈsæprəˌfaɪtɪzəm
statism
ˈsteɪtɪzəm
sybaritism
ˈsɪbəraɪtɪzəm
xerophytism
ˈzɪərəˌfaɪtɪzəm
zoomagnetism
ˌzəʊəˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HEIGHTISM

heifer
Heifetz
heigh-ho
height
height gauge
height of land
height-to-paper
heighten
heightened
heightener
heights
Heilbronn
Heilong Jiang
Heilongjiang
Heiltsuk
Heilungkiang
Heimdal
Heimdall
Heimdallr
heimish

WORDS THAT END LIKE HEIGHTISM

animal magnetism
astigmatism
autism
automatism
baptism
conservatism
electromagnetism
erotism
ferromagnetism
gigantism
hirsutism
klephtism
magmatism
magnetism
mutism
patriotism
pragmatism
Protestantism
rheumatism
syncretism

Synonyms and antonyms of heightism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «heightism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HEIGHTISM

Find out the translation of heightism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of heightism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «heightism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

heightism
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

heightism
570 millions of speakers

English

heightism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

heightism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

heightism
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

heightism
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

heightism
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

heightism
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

heightism
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketinggian tinggi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

heightism
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

heightism
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

heightism
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhuwurisme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

heightism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

heightism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उंचीवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

heightism
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

heightism
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

heightism
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

heightism
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

heightism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

heightism
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heightism
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

heightism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

heightism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of heightism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HEIGHTISM»

The term «heightism» is used very little and occupies the 181.090 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HEIGHTISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about heightism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HEIGHTISM»

Discover the use of heightism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to heightism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Size Matters: How Height Affects the Health, Happiness, and ...
9. THE. PRUSSIAN. CURSE. Heightism,. or. the. Birth. of. the. "Altocracy". The most beautiful girl or woman in the world would be a matter of indifference to me, but (tall) soldiers—they are my weakness. He who sends them to me can lead me  ...
Stephen S. Hall, 2006
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The Lives of Dwarfs: Their Journey from Public Curiosity ...
It is not only dwarf actors who face prejudice when attempting to secure meaningful roles; heightism also affects actors who are not dwarfs, but merely short, like Danny DeVito, who is five feet tall. In most of his films, he has played comic roles ...
Betty M. Adelson, 2005
3
The Nonverbal Factor: Exploring the Other Side of Communication
Thus, many children are receiving the hormone because their parents are driven by a culture dedicated to heightism, which is the belief that taller is better. Heightism permeates society today, according to Bower . Growth hormone given to ...
Donald B. Egolf, Sondra L. Chester, 2013
4
New Treatments for Addiction:: Behavioral, Ethical, Legal, ...
The flip side of heightism is exem- plified by parents who seek hGH for their children because of the per- ceived advantages of being taller. These parents, rather than attempting to spare their children from the disadvantages of heightism , ...
Committee on Immunotherapies and Sustained-Release Formulations for Treating Drug Addiction, Tracy G. Myers, Henrick J. Harwood, 2004
5
Pediatric Endocrinology
Prejudice against short individuals is a pervasive phenomenon, termed heightism. The reader is referred to the book, TheHeight ofYourLife, by Ralph Keyes, for a very comprehensive and interesting description of heightism (2). Using a wry ...
Fima Lifshitz, 2007
6
The Oxford Handbook of Bioethics
If heightism ceased to exist and height conferred no advantages, what justification could parents give for subjecting their child of normal stature to a thousand injections, the unremitting attention to one dimension of their existence, and the risks ...
Bonnie Steinbock, 2007
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An Ethical Study of Genetic Intervention Based on Rawlsian ...
The third reason—the prejudice of “heightism”—has a lot to do with what I am trying to offer here. For it shows what the dominant cooperative framework favors. If height isn't a dominant advantage, then you cannot say both suffer the same ...
Fuchuan Yao, 2006
8
Genetic Ethics: Do the Ends Justify the Genes?
Discrimination on the basis of one's height, called heightism, is widespread in America. However, many studies also show that, in spite of heightism, shorter children are as psychologically and socially well-adjusted, and as academically ...
John Frederic Kilner, Rebecca Davis Pentz, Frank E. Young, 1997
9
Bigotry and Intolerance: The Ultimate Teen Guide
Burris-Kitchen, who wrote Short Rage: An Autobiographical Look at Heightism in America.25 In her book, Burris-Kitchen describes what it has been like to be four feet, nine inches tall and to be patronized, overlooked, and underestimated ...
Kathlyn Gay, 2013
10
Yearbook of Pediatric Endocrinology 2010
Lesson from other societies Non-universal heightism How universal are human mate choices? Size does not matter when Hadza foragers are choosing a mate Sear R, Marlowe FW Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics,  ...
J.-C. Carel, Z. Hochberg, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HEIGHTISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term heightism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
There's Finally An Answer To Why Men Prefer Short Girls Or Tall Girls
The evidence found in studies of heightism is not entirely in favor of tall women. In fact, it often suggests that men may view shorter women in an ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
2
Steelers T Kelvin Beachum Is An Underrated Run Blocker
HEIGHTISM! You hate that the small man's shown up and taken over your beloved Steelers, it eats away at you that your lineup's going to be ... «Steelers Depot, Jun 15»
3
Alabama Shakes: 'There's No Way to Be Original'
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Vulture, Jun 15»
4
What's New on Netflix: June 2015
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Vulture, May 15»
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David Letterman: 'Late Show' Host Takes Final Bow On CBS
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Headlines & Global News, May 15»
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Why The Flash Is the Best Superhero Show on TV
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Vulture, May 15»
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How David Letterman Changed Comedy, According to Comedy …
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Vulture, May 15»
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The Strange Story of Bob Dylan's Triumphant First Letterman …
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Vulture, May 15»
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Employee Evaluation: Ranking All of Don Draper's Secretaries
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Vulture, May 15»
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The Best of Chris Burden on YouTube
BEACH HOUSE ** "SPARKS" (OFFICIAL AUDIO STREAM). Heightism Discrimination Towards Short Asian Guy Han - 2 Broke Girls S03E15. «Vulture, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Heightism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/heightism>. May 2024 ».
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