Meanings
nounfavoritism (countable and uncountable, plural favoritisms)
plural favoritisms
- USalternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of favouritism.
A distinction is ingroup favoritism versus outgroup negativity or derogation.
2020 June 6, Lisa Selin Davis, “Children aren’t born racist. Here’s how parents can stop them from becoming racist.”, in CNN, spoken by May Ling Halim
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan inclination to favor some person or group
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noununfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
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Origin
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favoritism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/favoritism
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“favoritism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/favoritism. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “favoritism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/favoritism.
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