# ableism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈeɪ.bə.lɪ.zəm/ · frequency rank #75,591

## Definitions
1. Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities.
2. An instance of ableism.

## Etymology
From able + -ism, modelled on racism, sexism, etc.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ableism