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Sanist

'Sanist' means assuming that only the allegedly sane have any rights, and that they can ride roughshod over the rights of anyone without 100% mental health e.g. in law, because they are the power group in the right. Cf racist,where the rights of people are diminshed according to their race, ageist, where the dignity and rights of older people are diminished, and sexist, where the dignity and rights of the weaker sex (usually women) are diminished.

Sanist language is used by the power group against the minority.

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"axe wielding schizophrenics"

That remark is sanist in that you are diminishing a group of disabled people with a harmful and inaccurate stereotype.
by Clare501 September 2, 2005
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Sanist

(adjective) Exhibiting or characterized by prejudice, discrimination, oppression, or antagonism against individuals or groups based on their mental health condition, whether real or perceived.
The company's hiring policy was criticized for being sanist, as it excluded candidates with a history of mental health issues.

Sanist attitudes are pervasive in the workplace, often leading to stigma and exclusion of those with mental health conditions.

The media's portrayal of people with mental illnesses often perpetuates sanist stereotypes.
by Ememento September 14, 2024
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Peasant: Who is the guy who plays Newt in The Maze Runner?

Awesome Person: HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW ITS THOMAS BRODIE SANGSTER!
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Thomas Brodie Sangster

He is the best actor known to man and HE IS BEAUTIFUL. He is mainly known for his role as the beloved Newt in the Maze Runner, along with Dylan O'Brien and others. Of course a real fan would know that he has been in many other movies such as: Nanny McPhee, Nowhere Boy, Game of Thrones, Love Actually, Death of a Hero, OBVIOUSLY Phineas and Ferb and many more. He is British and his birthday is: May 16th 1990. His Dad is Mark Sangster and his mother is Tasha Bertram, he also has a sister named Ava. His 2nd cousin, once removed is Hugh Grant.
Peasant: Who is the guy who plays Newt in The Maze Runner?

Awesome Person: HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW ITS THOMAS BRODIE SANGSTER!
by Donut girl :) April 5, 2015
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sadistfaction

When a sicko gets enjoyment by doing things to others that hurt physically or financially.
The bad cop got sadistfaction arresting innocent people.
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Thomas Brodie Sangster

Person one: “Who plays Newt in Maze Runner?”

Person two: “THOMAS BRODIE SANGSTER YOU PEICE OF GREIVER KLUNK!”
by ProbablyMadeUpWords July 9, 2018
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Thomas Brodie Sangster

He is the best actor known to man and HE IS BEAUTIFUL. He is mainly known for his role as the beloved Newt in the Maze Runner, along with Dylan O'Brien and others. Of course a real fan would know that he has been in many other movies such as: Nanny McPhee, Nowhere Boy, Game of Thrones, Love Actually, Death of a Hero, OBVIOUSLY Phineas and Ferb and many more. He is British and his birthday is: May 16th 1990. His Dad is Mark Sangster and his mother is Tasha Bertram, he also has a sister named Ava. His 2nd cousin, once removed is Hugh Grant.
Peasant: Who is the guy who plays Newt in The Maze Runner?

Awesome Person: HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW ITS THOMAS BRODIE SANGSTER!
by Donut girl :) April 5, 2015
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