noun
- Plural of heightism; instances or systems of discrimination or prejudice based on a person's height.
Usage: informal; often used in discussions of social bias and discrimination
Examples
- The study documented various heightisms that short people face in the workplace.
- She wrote about heightisms in dating apps and how they affect people's self-esteem.
- Heightisms in professional settings often disadvantage shorter candidates during hiring.
- The documentary explored heightisms across different cultures and time periods.