1. showing prejudice or discrimination against people of a particular age, especially older people

1. a person who shows prejudice or discrimination against people of a particular age

Examples

• The company’s hiring practices were criticized as ageist.
• She filed a complaint about ageist comments made by her supervisor.
• The advertisement was considered ageist for targeting only young consumers.
• He was accused of being an ageist after his remarks about older workers.
• The policy seemed ageist against both young and elderly applicants.
• Many ageist stereotypes persist in the workplace.
• The film industry has been criticized for its ageist attitudes toward actresses.