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Term: Discriminated Against

Part of speech: Verb (past tense)

Sense 1: To be treated unfairly or with prejudice based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

Sample sentence 1: Many people in the community felt discriminated against due to their cultural background.

Sample sentence 2: She experienced discrimination when she was discriminated against during the hiring process.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing the act or occurrence of unfair treatment based on certain characteristics.

Sample sentence 1: The discriminated against community organized a peaceful protest to raise awareness about their experiences.

Sample sentence 2: They encountered discriminatory practices, feeling discriminated against by the policies put in place by the company.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: An individual or group who has experienced unfair treatment based on specific characteristics.

Sample sentence 1: A support group was formed to provide a safe space for the discriminated against to share their stories.

Sample sentence 2: The organization aims to fight for the rights of the discriminated against in society.