What term is used to refer to an unjustifiable negative attitude towards members of an out group?

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[ prej-uh-dis ]

/ ˈprɛdʒ ə dɪs /

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Definition of prejudice

noun

an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.

any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable.

unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile nature, regarding an ethnic, racial, social, or religious group.

such attitudes considered collectively: The war against prejudice is never-ending.

damage or injury; detriment: a law that operated to the prejudice of the majority.

verb [used with object], prej·u·diced, prej·u·dic·ing.

to affect with a prejudice, either favorable or unfavorable: His honesty and sincerity prejudiced us in his favor.

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Idioms about prejudice

    without prejudice, Law. without dismissing, damaging, or otherwise affecting a legal interest or demand.

Origin of prejudice

1250–1300; Middle English

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