verb (used without object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing. to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners.

What type of word is discrimination?

Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.

Is Discrimination an adjective or a noun?

noun. dis·​crim·​i·​na·​tion | \ di-ˌskri-mə-ˈnā-shən \