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 Definitions of favorite son  [ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt]  

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Definition of 'favorite son' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) favorite son
a person nominated as a presidential candidate at a national political convention by the delegates from his or her home state.

2.  favorite son
an eminent, successful man who is highly regarded in his hometown or state.

Etymology:  (1800–10, Amer.)

Definition of 'favorite son' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) favorite son
a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state

'favorite son' - Nearby Entries  

favor  favoring  favorite  favorite son  favoritism  favourable  favourableness  



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