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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024to•ken•ism /ˈtoʊkəˌnɪzəm/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the policy of making only a slight effort to offer equal opportunities to minorities.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024to•ken•ism (tō′kə niz′əm),USA pronunciation n. - the practice or policy of making no more than a token effort or gesture, as in offering opportunities to minorities equal to those of the majority.
- any legislation, admissions policy, hiring practice, etc., that demonstrates only minimal compliance with rules, laws, or public pressure:Admitting one woman to the men's club was merely tokenism.
to′ken•is′tic, adj. |