Definitions of favoritism [ˈfeɪ vər ɪˌtɪz əm, ˈfeɪv rɪ-]

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Definition of 'favoritism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) favoritism
the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality.

2. favoritism
the state of being a favorite.

Etymology: (1755–65)

Definition of 'favoritism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) favoritism, favouritism
an inclination to favor some person or group

2. (noun) discrimination, favoritism, favouritism
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

Definition of 'favoritism'

Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary

1. (noun) favoritism
the practice of treating sb better than others
favoritism in the classroom

Definition of 'favoritism'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) favoritism
the disposition to favor and promote the interest of one person or family, or of one class of men, to the neglect of others having equal claims; partiality

'favoritism' - Nearby Entries
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