Meaning of the word microaggression in English
What does microaggression mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
microaggression
US /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈɡreʃ.ən/
UK /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.əˈɡreʃ.ən/
Noun
a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group
Example:
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Asking a person of color where they are 'really' from is often cited as a microaggression.
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She felt that her colleague's comment about her hair was a microaggression.