Definition

A person who treats others unfairly because of their size, especially if they are larger than average.

Example

She faced discrimination at work because her boss was a sizeist who believed only thin people could be successful.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new article on body positivity?

Yeah, it mentioned how being sizeist is still a huge issue in society.

It's so frustrating that people can be judged based on their size.

I know! Everyone should be treated with respect, no matter what.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sizeist → The word is formed from "size" (from Old French *sise*, meaning measurement or dimension) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A sizeist is someone who discriminates based on size or body dimensions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'size' as a measurement and '-ist' as someone who practices or believes in something. This helps you remember that a sizeist is someone who has beliefs or practices related to size.

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