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    favouritism
    /ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪtɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another: "my parents would vehemently deny showing favouritism towards one child in particular"
    • 2. the state or condition of being the competitor thought most likely to win a sporting contest: "the horse shares favouritism with her French-trained rival at 6-1"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVOURITISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FAVOURITISM definition: 1. unfair support shown to one person or group, especially by someone in authority: 2. UK spelling…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › favoritismFavoritism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FAVORITISM is the showing of special favor : partiality. How to use favoritism in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAVORITISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FAVORITISM definition: 1. US spelling of favouritism 2. unfair support shown to one person or group, especially by someone…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAVOURITISM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you accuse someone of favouritism, you disapprove of them because they unfairly help or favour one person or group much more than another. She loved both the children. There was never a hint of favouritism.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfavouritism noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/ ( US English favoritism) [uncountable] (disapproving) the act of unfairly treating one person better than others because you like them better. The students accused the teacher of favouritism. She had four children but never showed any favouritism. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › favouritismFAVOURITISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Favouritism definition: the practice of giving special treatment to a person or group. See examples of FAVOURITISM used in a sentence.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › favouritismFavouritism - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of favouritism. noun. an inclination to favor some person or group. synonyms: favoritism. see more. noun. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. synonyms: discrimination, favoritism. see more.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › favouritismfavouritism | meaning of favouritism in Longman Dictionary of ...

    favouritism meaning, definition, what is favouritism: when you treat one person or group bette...: Learn more.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › favouritismFavouritism - definition of favouritism by The Free Dictionary

    1. a kind action. Will you do me a favour and lend me your car? favor. 2. kindness or approval. She looked on him with great favour. aprobación. 3. preference or too much kindness. By doing that he showed favour to the other side. preferencia. 4. a state of being approved of. He was very much in favour with the Prime Minister. a favor de. verb.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › favoritismFAVORITISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Favoritism definition: the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality. See examples of FAVORITISM used in a sentence.