rankist en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹɛ̃ŋkɪst/ æ-raising
- /ˈɹæŋkɪst/ without æ-raising
- /ˈɹeɪ̯ŋkɪst/ æ-raising
Etymology
From rank + -ist.
Meanings
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One who perpetuates rankism.
Wambach divides rankists into two categories: Somebody rankists, who come from positions of power and use their rank against the less powerful; and Nobody rankists, who have little power and strike out against those who do.
2022, Carol L. Castleberry, The Global Culture of Bullying: Explorations and Recommendations:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rankists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |