Diskriminasi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
Unfair treatment or “restriction” against individuals or groups based on specific characteristics, often involving systemic exclusion or harassment.
Synonyms & Variants
anak tiri
An idiom used to describe someone or a group treated unfairly or distinguished from others.
diskriminasi
The standard form of the term used.
ketidakadilan
Emphasizes the aspect of inequality in treatment.
pembedaan
The process or method of distinguishing one thing from another disproportionately.
penganaktirian
The act of treating someone or a group unfairly compared to others.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This word is borrowed from the Dutch discriminatie, which finds its roots in the Latin discriminare. Etymologically, the term refers to the act of distinguishing or separating something. In modern social contexts, the term has shifted to a pejorative meaning referring to structural injustice. Its use in formal domains is emphasized to highlight violations of human rights and equality.
Real-world Usage
Tindakan diskriminasi di lingkungan kerja harus segera ditindaklanjuti secara tegas.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.