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Favoritism Definition & Meaning

favoritism
noun
  1. an inclination to favor some person or group
  2. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

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  • "parenting favoritism"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does favoritism mean?
an inclination to favor some person or group unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
What part of speech is favoritism?
Favoritism is a noun.
How many definitions does favoritism have?
Favoritism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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