prejudice

English

/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
  • (countable) Any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
  • (countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.
  • (obsolete) Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.
  • (obsolete) Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French prejudice derived from Latin praeiūdicium (previous judgment damage).

Origin

Latin

praeiūdicium

Gloss

previous judgment damage

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