fattism

/ ˈfætɪzəm /

noun

1. discrimination on the basis of weight, esp prejudice against those considered to be overweight

Derived Forms

• ˈfattist, nounadjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fattism¹

C20: from fat + -ism , on the model of racism

Example Sentences

In a personal film for Wednesday's Daily Politics, he says: "I am against modern cult of fattism."

From BBC