microaggression
[ mahy-kroh-uh-gresh-uh n ]
/ ˌmaɪ kroʊ əˈgrɛʃ ən /
noun
a subtle but offensive comment or action directed at a minority or other nondominant group that is often unintentional or unconsciously reinforces a stereotype: microaggressions such as "I don't see you as black."
the act of discriminating against a nondominant group by means of such comments or actions: The diversity committee discussed the issue of microaggression toward women on campus.
Origin of microaggression
1970; coined by psychiatrist Chester M. Pierce (born 1927);
micro- +
aggression
Words nearby microaggression
micro-time,
microabscess,
microadenoma,
microaerophil,
microaerophile,
microaggression,
microammeter,
microampere,
microanalysis,
microanastomosis,
microanatomy