ancianismo

Spanish

Etymology

From anciano +‎ -ismo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /anθjaˈnismo/ [ãn̟.θjaˈniz.mo] (Spain)
  • IPA(key): /ansjaˈnismo/ [ãn.sjaˈniz.mo] (Latin America, Philippines)
  • Rhymes: -ismo
  • Syllabification: an‧cia‧nis‧mo

Noun

ancianismo m (plural ancianismos)

  1. ageism against the elderly
    Synonym: edadismo
  2. (obsolete) old age
    Synonym: ancianidad

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