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Definition microaggression in British English

microaggression noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌmaɪkrəʊəˈɡreʃ(ə)n/
1

indirect or unintentional discrimination towards a member of a minority group, or an example of this

Example

Will she use her experience to speak against microaggression when she gets older?

Example

An example of a verbal microaggression is a person saying 'That's so gay' to convey that something is bad, weird, or different.

Synonyms and related words
human rights equal basic criticism attack reproach
Definition microaggression in British English