noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of favouritism. US, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

   "A distinction is ingroup favoritism versus outgroup negativity or derogation."

2. 2
   unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice wordnet
3. 3
   an inclination to favor some person or group wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

discriminationbentbiasdiscriminationfavorfavouritism

Example

More examples

"If a man is promoted before a woman, it's called favoritism. If she gets promoted before a man, it's called equality."

Etymology

From favorite + -ism.

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